video games

Medical Practice

Video Games Provide Pain And Stress Relief For Patients Undergoing Tedious Treatments

Video games are often accused of contributing to inactivity, and sometimes for having a violent influence. Studies have shown, however, that gaming can…
Research

Will Doctors Soon Be Prescribing Video Games For Mental Health?

April Dembosky

Dozens of games and apps claim to improve your memory or make you smarter or reduce stress. But do they really? Developers say the next step is clinically valid proof of cognitive gains.

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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