https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2017-09-19 08:19:29 UTC 2026-02-03 15:27:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/191138005 is gaming bad for you?is gaming bad for you?]]> 2017-09-26 08:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/191138005 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481260 2017-10-10 08:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481260 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481365 2017-10-10 08:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481365 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481477 Video game addiction is described as an impulse control disorder, which does not involve use of an intoxicating drug and is very similar to pathological gambling. Video game addiction has also been referred to as video game overuse, pathological or compulsive/excessive use of computer games and/or video games.]]> 2017-10-10 08:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481477 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481615 Overall it seems that although looking at a computer may not cause permanent eye damage, it can cause some irritating problems, such as eye strain and dry eyes.]]> 2017-10-10 08:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481615 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481789 Using a Computer in the Dark. It turns out that using a computer in the dark can actually exacerbate eye strain. ... Working in a lit room evens out the light sources your eyes are focusing in, easing the strain. In fact, working in an overly bright room can also cause strain from contrast in lighting.]]> 2017-10-10 08:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195481789 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482501 Human-computer interactions, such as playing video games, can have a negative impact on the brain, says a new Canadian study. ... Certain human-computer interactions can decrease grey matter in the brain, suggests new research, and violent video games may be the worst offenders.]]> 2017-10-10 08:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482501 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482606 It's true that some studies have shown certain video games can improve hand–eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and the mind's ability to process information. But too much video game playing may lead to health problems. ... And kids who play violent video games might act more aggressively.]]> 2017-10-10 08:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482606 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482738 Teen dies after playing video games for 22 days straight. A 17-year-old boy died after reportedly playing an online computer game for 22 days straight. The young man had broken his leg and was bored at home, using video games to pass the time. ... Doctors say that Rustam may have died from second class syndrome, thrombosis ]]> 2017-10-10 08:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482738 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482813 Adults may make up the majority of game players, but video games are more popular than ever among kids, new research shows. According to NPD, 91 p of U.S. children ages 2-17 play video games (64 million). More interesting, these numbers are up nearly 13 percent from a 2009 study.]]> 2017-10-10 08:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482813 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482981 9 Ways Video Games Can Actually Be Good For You. Your mother was wrong. Video games aren't bad for you. ... Despite hand-wringing over a supposed connection between violence and video games (hint: there isn't any), numerous academic studies indicate that playing video games has many psychological and even physical benefits ...]]> 2017-10-10 08:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195482981 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195483075 In their study of 2442 children aged 7 to 11 years, the researchers found that playing video games for one hour per week was associated with better motor skills and higher school achievement scores, but no further benefits were observed in children playing more than two hours each week.]]> 2017-10-10 08:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195483075 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195483194 The good news is that we've finally gotten our priorities in order. According to Nielsen, the average U.S. gamer age 13 or older spent 6.3 hours a week playing video games during 2013. That's up from 5.6 hours in 2012, which was up from 5.1 hours in 2011]]> 2017-10-10 08:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195483194 https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195483289 2017-10-10 08:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_guntrip1/7queic4urcpd/wish/195483289