Exergames, which can help keep the body fit, may actually help keep the mind fit as well. A study, which involved 101 volunteers, ages 58 to 99, from independent living facilities with indoor access to an exercise bike, revealed that ‘cybercycling’ two to three times per week for 3 months – yielded cognitive benefits and [...]
More...The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications, under the editorial leadership of Editor-in-Chief Bill Ferguson, PhD and other leading investigators, will publish its inaugural issue in February. The Journal is a new, bimonthly peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the development, use, and applications of game technology for improving physical and mental health and well-being. It [...]
More...A recent survey by Saga, in a poll of more than 10,000 older people, found that 80 per cent were more conscious of the need to exercise in their senior years than they were in their thirties. These older adults are also looking at different avenues to stay in shape as well. Video games are [...]
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This project was supported by National Research Initiative Grant #2008-55215-18837 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Why Exergames Unlocked?
Exergames are videogames that encourage physical activities. Here, you’ll find the best and most effective exergames, as well as strategies and recommendations on using them with different audiences and in different locations.