Part 2 of a two-part series on the challenges of screen time and technology advances; Part 1 looked at the parenting challenges of managing technology and AI for kids With headlines constantly warning ...
What if virtual reality games could be used to keep your mind sharp and your body active as you age? Well, a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus is ...
In a world where children are increasingly sedentary, the need for innovative solutions to promote physical activity is felt more than ever. Exergames—interactive video games combining physical ...
In Europe, almost one in 10 people over 70 suffers from dementia, and this figure could even triple by 2050 due to rising life expectancy. Over time, those affected lose everything that makes them who ...
Whether it’s an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and ...
yoga, Tai Chi, and exergames (active video games) delivered the most significant cognitive benefits. Lead researcher, UniSA’s Dr Ben Singh, says the findings provide a comprehensive understanding of ...
If you've ever suffered an injury, then you know physical therapy is a vital part of the recovery process. You also know it can be repetitive and monotonous, but it doesn't have to be. Researchers ...
The brain, in other words, is the orchestra conductor which orders the body’s movements. We call the faculties that allow us to interact with our environment cognitive abilities. These include ...
Impact Statement: Exergames are an interactive video gaming system that requires bodily movement to play and function, thereby stimulating a form of physical activity. Exergaming platforms and virtual ...
In an article published in the journal Nature, researchers examined the impact of exergames on student performance in physical education (PE) learning. Through a meta-analysis of 16 randomized ...