We all have experienced the times when you’re mom or dad tells you that “stop playing video games, go outside and play”. Yes, good evening, today my topic is about advantages of gaming and how they are actually helpful in our daily life
1. VIDEO GAMES COULD HELP PEOPLE OVERCOME DYSLEXIA.
Some research points to attention difficulties as being a key component of dyslexia. One study has shown dyslexics improved their reading comprehension following sessions of games heavy on action. The reason, researchers believe, is that the games have constantly changing environments that require intense focus.
2. VIDEO GAMES COULD IMPROVE YOUR VISION.
“Don’t sit too close to the television” used to be a common parental refrain without a lot of science to back it up. Instead, scientists are discovering games in moderation may actually improve but not strain — your vision. In one study, 10 weeks of play was associated with a greater ability to discern between different shades of grey. Another had participants try to play games using only their “lazy” eye, with the “good” one obscured which means their good eye closed while their lazy eye open. Those players showed significant, sometimes normalized improvement in the affected eye
3. VIDEO GAMES COULD PIQUE YOUR INTEREST IN HISTORY.
Many games use actual historical events to drive their stories. Those characters and places can then spark a child’s interest in discovering more about the culture they like, according to researchers. Parents who have obtained books, maps, and other resources connected to games have reported their children are more engaged with learning, which can lead to a lifetime appreciation for history.
4. VIDEO GAMES MIGHT SLOW DOWN THE AGING PROCESS.
So-called “brain games” involving problem-solving, memory, and puzzle components have been shown to have a positive benefit on older players. In one study, just 10 hours of play led to increased cognitive functioning in participants 50 and older which was an improvement that lasted for several years.
5. VIDEO GAMES MIGHT HELP EASE PAIN.
It’s common to try to distract ourselves from pain by paying attention to something else or focusing on other body mechanisms, but that’s not the only reason why games are a good post-injury prescription. Playing can actually produce an analgesic (pain-killing) response in our higher cortical systems or the fibers which are in our body. The more 3D, the better — which is why pending virtual reality systems may one day be as prevalent in hospitals as hand sanitizer. I know sounds crazy that video games could be used in hospitals.
6. VIDEO GAMES CAN HELP YOU MAKE NEW SOCIAL CONNECTIONS.
Gamers are sometimes are angry and being too insulted, but the opposite is actually true. The rise of multi-player experiences online has given way to a new form of socializing in which players work together to solve problems. But studies have shown games can also be the catalyst for friends to gather in person: roughly 70 percent of all players play with friends at least some of the time.
7. THEY CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR DECISION-MAKING SKILLS.
We all know someone who seems to have a faster CPU than the rest of us, able to retrieve information or react in a split second. For some, that ability might be strengthened through gaming. Because new information is constantly being displayed during play, players are forced to adapt quickly. In one study, players who were immersed in fast-paced games were 25 percent faster in reacting to questions about an image they had just seen compared to non-players.
8. VIDEO GAMES CAN CURB CRAVINGS.
Players preoccupied with indulging in overeating, smoking, or drinking might be best served by reaching for a controller instead. A university study revealed a 24 percent reduction in desire for their vice of choice after playing a puzzle game.
9. VIDEO GAMES CAN REDUCE STRESS.
While some games are thought to induce stress — especially when you see your character struck down for the umpteenth time or a wrong path — the opposite is actually true. A major study that tracked players over six months and measured heart rate found that certain titles reduced the adrenaline response by over 50 percent.
10. GAMERS MIGHT BE LESS LIKELY TO BULLY.
Though the stance is controversial, some researchers have asserted that action games may reduce a bully’s motivation to — well, bully. One study that had players assume the role of both the hero and villain showed that those controlling the bad guy’s behaviors displayed a greater sense of remorse over their actions.
11. Improved Life Skills
Video games involve taking risks, and the ability to strategize. It teaches patience, perseverance, and the right judgment. It also helps people find new friends and social connections. Besides, gamers become better at critical analysis and learn to concentrate on tasks at hand to completion.
12. They exercise the body
How else are video games good for you? While they can “make your brain bigger,” they can also help you shrink the waistline, for starters.
Exergames like the Wii Fit have experienced a huge resurgence in the last ten years thanks to companies like Nintendo and Konami. How? Load up a session of Dance Dance Revolution and stomp out a dance routine — or better yet, plug in a Wii Fit and you’ll see exactly what we are talking about.
Great, So Play as Much as Possible?
So yes, video games are actually good for you on many levels. Of course, we must add, like anything, to maintain such benefits, games should be consumed in moderation. Staying up all night, to fight off zombies? Maybe not the best thing for your health as you need to study at least for some time and probably go outside to feel the real world apart from playing video games.