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  Controlling Your Computer With Your Eyes

  July 12, 2012 — Millions of people suffering from multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries or amputees could soon interact with their computers and surroundings using just ... > full story
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  Inexperienced Video Gamers Show Macbeth Effect

  July 12, 2012 — Current research found that when study participants were asked to select gift products after they had played a violent video game, inexperienced players selected more hygienic products, such as ... > full story
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  A Surprise Win or Loss Impacts Taking Future Risks

  July 6, 2012 — People appear to decrease their risk-taking levels after experiencing any surprising outcome – even positive ... > full story
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  DVDs and Computer Games Rated for Adult Use May Damage Children's Mental Health

  June 26, 2012 — Media violence does have an effect on children's behavior and a concerted public health response involving parents, professionals, the media and policymakers is needed to reduce its effects, experts ... > full story
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  Videogamers No Better at Talking While Driving

  June 13, 2012 — No matter how much time you've spent training your brain to multitask by playing "Call of Duty," you're probably no better at talking on the phone while driving than anybody else, according to a new ... > full story
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  Video Games May Be Helpful in Treating 'Lazy Eye' in Adults

  June 6, 2012 — Suppose someone told you that researchers had discovered that a major cause of vision loss is treatable, and that the most promising new treatment is—playing video games? It may sound ... > full story
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  TV Viewing Can Decrease Self-Esteem in Children, Except White Boys

  May 30, 2012 — If you are a white girl, a black girl or a black boy, exposure to today's electronic media in the long run tends to make you feel worse about yourself. If you're a white boy, you'll feel better, ... > full story
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  Educational Games to Train Middle Schoolers' Attention, Empathy

  May 21, 2012 — Two years ago, at a meeting on science and education, experts challenged video game manufacturers to develop games that emphasize kindness and compassion instead of violence and ... > full story
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  Cyber Partners Help You Go the Distance

  May 16, 2012 — A competent, virtual exercise partner can boost motivation and improve team performance. A new study, testing the benefits of a virtual exercise partner, shows that the presence of a moderately more ... > full story
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  Kids With Cerebral Palsy May Benefit from Video Game Play

  May 7, 2012 — Like their healthy peers, children with disabilities may spend too much time in front of a video screen. For children with cerebral palsy (CP), this leads to an even greater risk of being overweight ... > full story

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