The operating room and the gaming console might seem worlds apart, but mounting scientific evidence suggests they share more common ground than anyone expected. Over the past two decades, researchers ...

EL PASO, Texas — Some people view playing video games as a waste of time, but research has shown there are some benefits for you or your child to play them. Ever since video games came out in the ...

Video games have garnered an unfair reputation as an antisocial activity that breeds violence. As gaming and the industry evolve, most have learned that it offers the opportunity for social ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The video game industry has made significant inroads into becoming an integral part of everyday life worldwide, regardless of age ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. As much as the world needs games that make us feel secure and cozy, ...

Exergaming involves technology that requires physical activity and has possible cognitive benefits. One recent study found that serious exergaming may positively impact gray matter and white matter in ...

When I learned I’d be working from home for a few weeks, I immediately bought a multiplayer video game. The mental health agency I work at decided to close all offices and move to phone or video ...

Share on Pinterest Could creative pursuits, such as playing a musical instrument, help delay brain aging? Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images Past research shows that engaging in creative activities ...

Games are all around us—web games built into social media or messenger apps, mobile games, fast-paced console games, or exciting desktop games. We play for pleasure or leisure, and occasionally ...