Can Video Games Help Reduce Stress? - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedconten... - 0 views
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The mindless activity of punching buttons and watching the screen can effectively take the mind away from stressors and focus energy in a positive direction. Although video games are reportedly addictive, they can also help reduce stress and therefore increase levels of health.
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, the best games for this type of stress relief are repetitive games that are easy to master but which have a goal that can be difficult to achieve.
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Video games can also reduce stress by giving the hands and the mind something active in which to partake. It doesn't take a significant amount of energy to play a video game, but it is a constructive use of the hands and involves hand-eye coordination.
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