Since the fall of the first block of Tetris, people have worried about the addictive nature of video games. But there’s a reason why they are so good at capturing our attention. Research from UC ...

To stay healthy, kids might not have to press pause on their video game habits. Playing active video games that encourage dancing and low-intensity activity may actually help overweight and obese kids ...

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Video games have garnered an unfair reputation as an antisocial activity that breeds violence. As gaming and the industry evolve, most have learned that it offers the opportunity for social ...

There's a state of mind called flow, when you're completely absorbed in an activity that's challenging but not too hard. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Artists feel it when they paint or draw. Musicians feel it ...

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The $160 billion industry has a massive carbon footprint, yet climate organizations are increasingly recognizing video games as an avenue for education and impact. A game controller at the EA Sports ...

There's a state of mind called flow, when you're completely absorbed in an activity that's challenging but not too hard. ELLIOTT: And flow can help you feel less stressed, says Kate Sweeny, a ...