Play video games to prevent or improve obesity and lifestyle-related disease

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Play video games to prevent or improve obesity and lifestyle-related disease

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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.

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Can playing active video games equal moderate intensity exercise?

sciencedaily.com — “One-third of Wii sport and Wii fit activities provide energy expenditures equal to moderate-intensity exercise. Active video games may help prevent or improve obesity and lifestyle-related diseases, researchers said. The study was funded by Nintendo.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Playing active video games can equal moderate intensity exercise

eurekalert.org — “One-third of Wii sport and Wii fit activities provide energy expenditures equal to moderate-intensity exercise. Active video games may help prevent or improve obesity and lifestyle-related diseases, researchers said. The study was funded by Nintendo.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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Good News About Playing Active Video Games (Wii), study says it can equal moderate intensity exercise. http://bit.ly/4tiB4L

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