• .
  • Video Games
  • Sports
  • Movies
  • Electronics
  • Contests

Daily Game

Video Game News and Reviews, Sports, 3D Blu-ray and Electronics

  • Video Games
  • Sports
  • Movies
  • Electronics
  • Contests
  • Free Games
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
You are here: Home / Videogames / 3DS / Stress Institute Says Casual Games Reduce Stress

Stress Institute Says Casual Games Reduce Stress

September 6, 2007 by Sara Leave a Comment

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a new study by The Stress Institute has found that a few minutes of casual gaming per day may actually reduce stress and keep you from “going postal.”
According to The Stress Institute’s Dr. Kathleen Hall, players who take a break from their hectic lives and let the stress of the day melt away by playing casual games lead healthier and more balanced lives. Playing games such as those found on Xbox Live Arcade, the Wii Channel, the PlayStation Store or at Pogo.com provide needed mental breaks, reduce stress and restore the mind and body connection.
Some of the health benefits of playing casual games include stress reduction (playing even five minutes of games like Poppit! or Lottso! Deluxe can lower blood pressure and stave off anxiety, depression and disease) and brain health (games like Brain Age, Word Whomp or Tumble Bees stimulate the brain and help to keep it sharp and healthy).
So if you ever get razzed by your husband, wife or parents about spending too much time gaming, tell them you’re just relieving some stress and go about your merry way. Just remember that first-person shooters don’t necessarily have the same relaxing effect.

Filed Under: 3DS, Features, PS3, PSP, Wii, Windows, Xbox 360

Join the Conversation

  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

More Articles

All About Modding And The Best Stellaris Mods For Gamers

World of Warcraft: What To Spend Gold On?

How to Get Aimbot on Krunker?

Role of Internet Technology in Future Mobile Data System

Hunter Training Guide in OSRS – Definitive Guide

Warframe Focus Guide

Latest Videos

Drones

Top 3 Professional Drones on the Market

Video game

Video Game Tactics Shown Through Video Tutorials

entertainment 60x52 - Justice League

Justice League

game controller

Quick Links

Contact | Advertise | Privacy Policy
Xbox One | PS4 | Xbox 360 | PS3
Wii U | Blu-ray | Contests

Copyright © 2002-2021 DailyGame