Get Up, Get out and Get Somethin'
"You got to get up, get out and get somethin'. Don't let the days of your life pass by..."
-Outkast
Okay, is this what's wrong with us? A recent survey by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention is showing that the average age of video game players is 35. However, what's worse is that these folks often tend to be overweight and depressed as well.
The researchers found that the men who played video games weighed more and used the Internet more than other men.
Women who played video games reported greater levels of depression and poorer overall health than non-gamers with researcher James Weaver and his colleagues suggesting video gaming for adults may be a form of "digital self-medication."
They said women in particular may immerse themselves in brain-engaging digital environments as a means of self-distraction.
"In short, they literally 'take their minds off' their worries while playing a video game," the researchers said in a statement.
So, here's the deal. Let's back away from the controllers and get outside and live life. I love technology, too but, this study is a wake-up call for me.
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