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Wii-hab may enhance Parkinson's treatment
The Nintendo Wii may help treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including depression, a Medical College of Georgia researcher says. view more (2009-06-12)
Occupational therapists use Wii for Parkinson's study
It's Ingrid Bell's turn at bat. She steps up to the plate, awaiting the pitch. A 70-mph fastball soars toward her. She swings and connects with the ball. Foul ball! Everyone cheers for her anyway. view more (2008-04-07)
Wii Fit a promising tool for all ages
While some emerging technologies can create environments that require very little physical effort, one Kansas State University researcher thinks games like Nintendo's Wii Fit can help promote physical rather than sedentary activities for people of all ages. view more (2009-01-07)
Professor warns that Nintendo games may cause epileptic seizures in photosensitive children
Professor Graham Harding, former Director of the Neurosciences Research Institute at Aston University and world expert on photosensitive epilepsy has discovered that four Nintendo computer games contain flashing repetitive light sequences which may induce epileptic seizures in photosensitive children. He now calls for warnings to be printed on the... view more... (2004-04-30)
Welcome to the world of haptics for industrial applications
Haptic technology, or haptics, refers to the technology that connects the user to a computerized system via the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations and/or motions to the user. view more (2007-06-21)
Video games linked to poor relationships with friends, family
A new study connects young adults' use of video games to poorer relationships with friends and family - and the student co-author expresses disappointment at his own findings. view more (2009-01-23)
Research Finds Active Video Games a Good Alternative for Kids
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found that playing active video games can be as effective for children as moderate exercise. The findings appear this week in the journal Pediatrics from the American Academy of Pediatrics. view more (2009-07-17)
A Reason Why Video Games Are Hard to Give Up
Kids and adults will stay glued to video games this holiday season because the fun of playing actually is rooted in fulfilling their basic psychological needs. view more (2006-12-27)
Accelerometer backpacks aid study of gliding behavior in the 'flying' lemur
Berkeley -- The "flying" lemur of Malaysia is the champion of all gliding mammals, able to drop from the forest canopy, glide more than the length of two football fields, execute 90-degree turns and then alight gently on a tree trunk. view more (2008-02-11)
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