• Question: how does playing video games make you unhealthy

    Asked by thelegend789 to Gavin on 16 Mar 2012.
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      Gavin Devereux answered on 16 Mar 2012:

      Hello.

      Generally because you are usually inactive whilst you’re playing them. It’s called sedentary behaviour.

      However, some of the new computer games which involve physical activity (Wii, XBox Kinect etc.) are being used in exercise science research. Scientisits are interested because people might be more willing to play a computer games than go outside for a run. If that’s the case, it’s good to know exactly how playing these games affects your body (in a positive way).

      Best regards.

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