Health Games Research: Advancing effectiveness of interactive games for health
January 30, 2013 | National Program
Advancing effectiveness of interactive games for health.
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Adolescent Exergame Play for Weight Loss and Psychosocial Improvement
June 14, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examines the use of exergames, (i.e., video games that require gross motor skills), to combat growing adolescent obesity rates. It is the first study to demonstrate weight loss from exergame play. Recruited from an urban public high schoo ...
Exergaming and Older Adult Cognition
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Physical exercise may prevent or delay dementia, but how to get older adults to exercise when so few do? This study suggests virtual "cybercycling" can produce a beneficial cognitive effect over and above traditional exercise.
Interactive Games to Promote Behavior Change in Prevention and Treatment
April 27, 2011 | Journal Article
This commentary urges public health professionals to monitor developments in interactive technology (video games are now more popular than movies). Video games whose stories and objectives portray aspects of personal health might give rise to healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
Health Games Research
November 5, 2009 | Report
Round Two Grantees: Project Summaries
Advancing the Field at the 2011 Games for Health Conference
May 11, 2011 | Story
To join the conversation about the conference, follow the Twitter hashtag #G4H11 and visit the Pioneering Ideas blog during the week of May 16 for event news and highlights.
Games for Health
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Computer-based simulations and interactive programs are introducing a powerful new force into health care: fun.
2010 Games for Health Conference: Uniting Leaders in Health and Games Development
May 9, 2010 | Story
Digital interactive games and game technologies that can improve health and the delivery of health care.
2010 Games for Health Conference Explores Role of Video Games in Health Care
April 29, 2010 | News Release
Sixth annual conference unites leaders in game development and health care with keynote by Richard Marks, Ph.D., of Sony Computer Entertainment America.
Feature: The Power and Potential of Personal Health Records
January 18, 2010 | Book/Video
Personal health records (PHRs) pair information with simple yet sophisticated tools that empower patients to manage their health information and take action to improve their health and health care.