Video Games and Obesity
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Video games lower obesity risks - Hindustan Times
hindustantimes.com — “Now, it's possible to lose weight while playing video games! Researchers have come up with games specifically designed to lower risks of diabetes and obesity in kids.” View full resource at hindustantimes.com
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2010 at 10:44 am By:
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How do you lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity?By playing video games!That’s what some researchers are saying http://bit.ly/gplm2f
Get Healthy Magazine » Fitness » Heart group backs video games in obesity campaign
nwitimes.com — “Get Healthy Magazine » Fitness » Heart group backs video games in obesity campaign” View full resource at nwitimes.com
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Heart group backs video games in obesity campaign - pressofAtlanticCity.com
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Most Recently Shared on May 23, 2010 at 9:12 am By:
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Video games and physical fitness
myfoxtampabay.com — “Children are supposed to get 60 minutes of exercise a day, and that's often not happening. With child obesity rates rising and kids interest in physical education dropping, educators are constantly trying to craft new and exciting ways to get kids pumped about fitness. , -From FOX 13 Tampa Bay” View full resource at myfoxtampabay.com
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Overweight and Obesity
kidshealth.org — “The number of overweight and obese kids is growing at a phenomenal rate. Here's how you can help to overcome overweight and obesity in your own family.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Overweight and #Obesity | El sobrepeso y la #obesidad http://kidshealth.org/parent/food/weight/overweight_obesity.html
Play video games to prevent or improve obesity and lifestyle-related disease
news-medical.net — “Active Wii sports- video games and some Wii fit- activities may increase adults' energy expenditure as much as moderately intense exercise, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Can Video Games Reverse Childhood Obesity? | Health Habits
healthhabits.ca — “Last month, the British government's Department of Health released this public service announcement. In response, the videogame news publication MCV lodged” View full resource at healthhabits.ca
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Are Video Games Good for the Mind?
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Video Games as a Prescription for Eye Problems - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “While there's been a wide body of research on how video games can lead to a decreased attention span, violent behavior and obesity in children, there hasn't been much research on how video games can make a positive contribution to children's health and well-being. But doctors agree that the Nintendo DS and other video games and activities like it can be a very effective part of the treatment for amblyopia.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on July 5, 2010 at 12:22 pm By:
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Doctors Treat Vision With Video Games: Video games may be the right prescription for amblyopia. Vi... http://bit.ly/cv3yOX
Video Games as a Prescription for Eye Problems - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “While there's been a wide body of research on how video games can lead to a decreased attention span, violent behavior and obesity in children, there hasn't been much research on how video games can make a positive contribution to children's health and well-being. But doctors agree that the Nintendo DS and other video games and activities like it can be a very effective part of the treatment for amblyopia.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
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Using video games to help kids' eye problems. See what Dr. Melanie Kazlas has to say. http://bit.ly/9M61bN
Is Online Marketing Disguised as Games Making Kids Obese? - Video - TIME.com
time.com — “A new policy statement by the the American Academy of Pediatrics says interactive marketing of junk food online may be contributing to child obesity. TIME's Alice Park shows a few examples of how companies are reaching kids online” View full resource at time.com
Most Recently Shared on August 23, 2011 at 1:23 pm By:
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Do your kids use the web? They could be immersed in online adver-games from food companies. http://t.co/Ed7Ugdl #childrenshealth
Active video games may be better for kids' weight | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight kids might benefit from swapping their traditional video games for active ones that get them off the couch, a new study suggests.The study, of 322 overweight 10-” View full resource at reuters.com
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Active video games may be better for kids' weight | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight kids might benefit from swapping their traditional video games for active ones that get them off the couch, a new study suggests.The study, of 322 overweight 10-” View full resource at reuters.com
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'Active' video games may be better for kids' weight | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight kids might benefit from swapping their traditional video games for active ones that get them off the couch, a new study suggests.The study, of 322 overweight 10-” View full resource at reuters.com
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'Active' video games may be better for kids' weight | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight kids might benefit from swapping their traditional video games for active ones that get them off the couch, a new study suggests.The study, of 322 overweight 10-” View full resource at reuters.com
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