UNC and Duke researchers have developed a guided imagery program which helps children use their imagination to reduce abdominal pain. It is more effective, can be done at home and is cheaper than using therapists. ~ The 3 Monkeys
Posts Tagged ‘Games’
The Power Of Imagination
Posted in General, tagged Book Review, Games, Pain on October 12, 2009 |
Video Games: Good For The Heart & Body
Posted in General, tagged Exercise, Fitness, Games on September 24, 2009 |
Playing certain video games such as Nintendo’s “Wii Sports” or “Dance Dance Revolution” is equal to mildly vigorous exercise (like walking). Real outdoor exercise is best but for sedentary kids it is far better than nothing. ~The 3 Monkeys
Video Games: Good For The Brain
Posted in General, tagged Education, Games, Learning on September 21, 2009 |
Video games can improve your brain – men and women alike. Better spatial skills may help entice more women into math and engineering. It’s now possible to improve overall fluid intelligence too. –3healthymonkeys
Porn Star & Anti-Vaccination Wacko Jenny McCarthy To Star In New Wii Fitness Game By Ubisoft
Posted in General, tagged Fitness, Games on August 18, 2009 |
Porn star & anti-vaccination wacko Jenny McCarthy is featured in Your Shape, a new fitness game published by Ubisoft for the Nintendo Wii. Not cool. –3healthymonkeys
Treating Lazy Eyes With A Joystick
Posted in General, tagged Amblyopia, Games, Lazy Eye on June 24, 2009 |
Treating lazy eye in children with a video game. –3healthymonkeys
At the Bridge Table, Clues to a Lucid Old Age
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Games, Mental Health on May 21, 2009 |
Why do some people over 90 retain full cognitive function while others decline, and what can be done to prevent it? –3healthymonkeys
Spore Game Simulates Life – But Is It Science?
Posted in General, tagged Education, Games, Learning on April 3, 2009 |
A review of the game Spore, by legendary game creator Will Wright. –3healthymonkeys
