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video game addiction

They’re Gamers, But Are They Addicts?

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Video games are big business, with some taking them way too seriously. But is the idea of video game addiction scientifically sound?
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Real Therapy in Virtual Worlds

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Video games can be incredibly engaging, keeping players coming back for the thrill of levelling up. This playful motivation is the foundation of a growing trend of gamification in physical therapy. Motion-based games were brought...
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Mapping the Dynamic Brain

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University of British Columbia's Professor Lara Boyd’s research specializes in the science of brain potential.
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Gaming Technology Opens New Worlds for Science & Medicine

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Canadian researchers are scoring high with apps & virtual reality for teaching & treatment.
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