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Studies show that video games that encourage physical activity also help with depression, sense of place and relevancy. At the Gerontologica...

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BMJ Group blogs: BMJ Web Development Blog » Blog Archive » Video games and health: research offers fresh perspective

blogs.bmj.com — “BMJ Group blogs: BMJ Web Development Blog » Blog Archive » Video games and health: research offers fresh perspectiveView full resource at blogs.bmj.com

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Video games & health: research offers fresh perspective - effective in treating depression, PTSD and amblyopia http://t.co/vreoVtxQ #gaming

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Brain Aging: What's Nintendo Got to Do With It? | Healthland | TIME.com

healthland.time.com — “Who says video games are a waste of time? Researchers from Tohoku University in Japan show that elderly men and women playing the game Brain Age, made by Nintendo, can improve some of their declining cognitive abilities.View full resource at healthland.time.com

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The Wii Fit Exercise Game and its Surprising Health Benefits by Sylvia Anderson - Fitness - InsidersHealth.com

insidershealth.com — “An InsidersHealth.com article regarding fitness - The Wii Fit Exercise Game and its Surprising Health Benefits by Sylvia Anderson. Are you wondering what all the fuss and excitement is when it comes to the Wii Fit Exercise Game? Maybe you’ve seen advertisements for it on TV, or heard your kids or grandkids talk about it. If you’re curious about all the buzz, you’re certainly not alone. Let’s take a look at some of the surprising health benefits you can gain from playing tView full resource at insidershealth.com

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Apple changes mHealth game with HIPAA security claims - FierceMobileHealthcare

fiercemobilehealthcare.com — “Apple's claim that FaceTime video chat can be made HIPAA-compliant could be a game-changer for telemedicine specifically and healthcare generally. Apple officials just announced that with the right Read more...View full resource at fiercemobilehealthcare.com

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Good point! RT @NateOsit: Apple changes #mHealth game with #HIPAA security claims http://t.co/UAX7ilRj Hopefully they don't patent it...

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MU researchers use gaming technology for elder care | Healthcare IT News

healthcareitnews.com — “MU researchers use gaming technology for elder care | Healthcare IT NewsView full resource at healthcareitnews.com

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"Video gaming effective in detecting illness and fall risk in seniors" @MikeMiliardHITN details for #Healthcare IT News http://ow.ly/6nLS3

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Gardening with your children: Organic Gardening

organicgardening.com — “Gardening with Kids: Kids grow up fast—even faster these days with video games and computers. You can slow the world down by introducing them to the world of magical gardening. The garden necessarily teaches patience and caring. Here are some great ideas to help your kids turn digging in the dirt into a lifetime of love and respect for nature.View full resource at organicgardening.com

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Teach your kids to love to garden. It’s a good way to stay fit, teach health and enjoy the outdoors. http://bit.ly/o8snFL

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Simple Tips to Improve Your Memory | HealthGuru

mental.healthguru.com — “While some memory loss is inevitable with age, it IS possible to improve memory and even to decrease dementia and Alzheimer's risk. Want to improve your memory? Easy! Play some simple brain games!View full resource at mental.healthguru.com

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Even if you're too young for dementia, your memory might not be super. Watch this for simple ways to improve it. http://ow.ly/5Eq17

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Swedish Medical Center Seattle - Shall We Play a Game?

swedish.org — “Swedish is the largest nonprofit health-care provider in the Greater Seattle area. We strive to be a resource for the community and provide health information, both online and off. We know more than 80% of Americans search for health information online. We also enjoy engaging with patients and the Seattle community online – this provides another forum for you to get to know our physicians and other members of our team at Swedish and their perspectives on health care.View full resource at swedish.org

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Can you spot the 80s movie reference in today's Parentelligence blog post? Why it's good to play video games w/ kids: http://bit.ly/iyQAcR

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Brain Game Benefits | HealthGuru

mental.healthguru.com — “Who knew mind games are a good thing? The human brain requires brain training to help improve concentration and counteract the memory loss that happens naturally with age. Sudoku, solitare and crossword puzzles are just a few brain games to try.View full resource at mental.healthguru.com

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Screen Fixation and A.D.H.D. - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “Is a child--™s ability to stay focused on TV or a video game, though not on anything else, a cause or an effect of attention problems --" or both?View full resource at nytimes.com

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Tired? You May Not Be Getting Enough Sleep | Highlight HEALTH

highlighthealth.com — “A good night’s sleep is increasingly loosing out to late night television, the Internet, video games and other modern day distractions, and our health is taking the toll. An estimated 50 to 70 million people suffer from chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders, and loss of sleep is associated with [...]View full resource at highlighthealth.com

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Children get a true workout with video games - latimes.com

latimes.com — “Exergames such as Wii Fit actually do provide a workout, according to two recent studies. Researchers still encourage outdoor play, but say these games are a good alternative to sedentary activities.View full resource at latimes.com

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Children burning calories with video games - Los Angeles Times http://ow.ly/1bJEA2

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Are Video Games Endangering Our Kid--™s Mental Health? New Study Suggests Risk IS Real by Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D. - Babies, Children and Teen Health - InsidersHealth.com

insidershealth.com — “An InsidersHealth.com article regarding babies, children and teen health - Are Video Games Endangering Our Kid--™s Mental Health? New Study Suggests Risk IS Real by Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D.. There is no doubt that modern technology has changed the face of society. Smart phones have replaced touch-tone phones in a way that not only provides instant telephone access, but also ensures we can check e-mail, browse the Internet, and check the weather report in the time it takes to push a few buView full resource at insidershealth.com

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Video games are good for girls, if parents play along

sciencedaily.com — “Researchers have conducted a study on video games and children between 11 and 16 years old. They found that girls who played video games with a parent enjoyed a number of advantages. Those girls behaved better, felt more connected to their families and had stronger mental health.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Do you play video games with your daughters? You should! Video games are good for girls, if parents play along http://ow.ly/3PyBr

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