Since the fall of the first block of Tetris, people have worried about the addictive nature of video games. But there’s a reason why they are so good at capturing our attention. Research from UC ...

To stay healthy, kids might not have to press pause on their video game habits. Playing active video games that encourage dancing and low-intensity activity may actually help overweight and obese kids ...

There's a state of mind called flow, when you're completely absorbed in an activity that's challenging but not too hard. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Artists feel it when they paint or draw. Musicians feel it ...

Educators and gaming experts say video games and table-top games can help children learn better in school. At PAX East, a major annual gaming convention now being held at the Boston Convention and ...

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