However we choose to do it, play is an important factor in our mental and physical health. It is an optimism generating outlet where we can embrace novelty, be rewarded
Can Video Games Make You More Creative? – They can, but it matters how you play them. This experimental study included 352 undergraduates and compared the effect of playing “Minecraft”
There is an evolution in the understanding of video games for parents – with a large majority of kids playing games what have we learned? “Are games bad for my
This study from the University of Oxford used data and survey responses from 2,756 “Animal Crossing: New Horizons“ players to confirm some great news. When it was all distilled down,
Curated by Ryan Douglas. There is a lot of hype behind the breathwork work trend(s) – is this all too good to be true? The answer is, #breathwork is a simple way to
A convergence of medical device and entertainment is in full swing to the benefit of patients and medical services providers everywhere. From entertainment we will see great increases in engagement
Video games found to be a very effective stress and anxiety treatment, surpassing medications, EMDR and standalone physiotherapy. This meta study conducted by Dr. Federica Pallavicini, PhD and associates from
This excellent article from New York Magazine focuses primarily on the breathing aspects of the vagus nerve and the mechanism behind the calming affects of slow breathing. “Stimulating the #vagusnerve to the
Children Being Treated for Cancer Related Pain Using Video Games Find Significant Relief and Increased Vagal Tone. This study conducted by Spanish researcher Dr. Mario Alonso and his associates, found
Vagus nerve stimulation is often touted as a miracle cure-all for mental health but what does the research say? The vagal nerve is just starting to be better understood, but
Plants vs. Zombies vs. Antidepressants – this video game was found to be more effective at relieving depression symptoms than medication. For those patients whose medication was not effective at
The understanding of the effects of commercial video games on mental health is as remarkable as it is timely. In summary – the overall accessibility and pervasiveness of commercial video