While the effects of videos on mental health are more nuanced, video game principles may be useful for improving mental health with specific apps. The field of mental health has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the rise of digital health solutions, particularly with mental health apps.
Read MoreLet's take a deep dive into how gaming your fitness can lead to better health outcomes. You might be wondering, "What exactly is this fitness gamification you speak of?" In a nutshell, it's the art of applying gaming mechanics to your fitness regime to make the journey more engaging and, dare I say it, fun!
Read MoreWhen we picture "Hanging out with friends," few people imagine a guy hunched over the keyboard of his souped-up computer, immersed in an online game. There's evidence that building relationships in online games is linked to depression, especially for men who are socially isolated in real life.
Read MoreCollaborations between gaming experts, academics and health authorities have resulted in several promising approaches to using games to engage people in the challenging field of vaccine education.
Read MoreScientists who research soil by day and play board games at night designed a new activity they hope will make their jobs easier to explain to their family, and even more importantly, the world. Tanvi Taparia, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen, studies how soil biology affects plant health and growth, which in turn affects how much food farmers can produce.
Read MoreTabletop roleplaying games have had a massive resurgence in the past few years, becoming a popular pastime for both newer and older generations. A group of mental health professionals, Geek Therapeutics, want to use those qualities to help people improve their mental health.
Read MoreOrganizations that fail to provide effective health and safety training put their employees at increased risk of harm. To deliver effective health and safety training, there are three crucial elements to consider.
Read MoreFor the gas distribution company SGN, introducing gamification and some healthy competition through the comparison of performance standards across its depots has helped reduce incidents of idling by 68%, mileage by 16%and mpg by 11%. Meanwhile, Zenith Hygiene Group introduced driver league tables which has resulted in an annual fuel cost saving of more than £220,000.
Read MoreGamification and game mechanics have been introduced into the health care arena to help engage and motivate us. Neatly packaged as fun and sparking a competitive spirit, programs that incorporate game mechanics often come equipped with communication tools to compete against other users and feature points, levels and leaderboards that allow for comparisons between different people and/or teams.
Read MoreWhether we are alone or with friends and colleagues, sometimes even a simple task can make an otherwise dull experience much more enjoyable for everyone, and it's called Gamification. Ever bet a colleague you could stack more shelves than them within a time limit? That's Gamification at work.
Read MoreScottsdale, Arizona-based Magellan Health announced today that it will be launching a pilot of Boston Children's Hospital spin-out Neuromotion Labs' Mightier, a biofeedback video game platform designed to help children regulate their emotions.
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