Concerned about the effects of video games on your kids health? Or perhaps you're just curious about this stuff or need to research it for a paper. Below you'll find the information you'll need on this topic with links at the bottom for further reading.

This whole article is about how video games affect people's health in general. The general positive and negative effects on health are the main topic of discussion.

Positives of Video Games Effects on Health

Let's start with how video games have positive effects on your health.

The strangest of the positive effects of video games can be seen in the healthcare sector. People (especially youngsters) who are undergoing painful treatment for ailments like cancer can use video games to distract themselves from the pain for extended periods.

This entire article is about how video games affect people's health in general. The general positive and negative effects on health are the main topic of discussion.

Most games offer mental stimulation and need some sort of downside finding.

With video game consoles in more than 80 percent of American children's bedrooms, medical journals and gamer magazines alike are reporting on the potential health risks and benefits of playing video games. Although heart rate is an objective measurement, a rise in heart rate does not always entail an equivalent increase in calorie burn. Anyone experiencing unusually high heart rates while playing video games should seek medical help.