Play for a better health (nine ways why video games are good for you)! 6. Video games can be a pain reliever Video games, specifically ones focused on virtual reality, have can reduce anxiety or pain caused by medical procedures or chronic illness. A study found that when people undergoing chemotherapy are immersed into a virtual gaming world, they reported significantly less stress and fear. Also, those being treated for burn wounds found a decline in their pain ratings by rates of 30-50 percent. Mentioning the motion sensor technology of the Xbox Kinect or the Wii, it was stated that gaming allows the brain to stay busy using other senses instead of focusing on pain. Gaming also releases endorphins in the brain, a chemical that is generally associated with happiness and capable of numbing discomfort.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 07:52:17 +0000