If you ever needed an excuse to play some free online games… you got one! ( like you needed one…)
So, if your…. Boss, Prof, Girlfriend, Wife, Mother… you name it, gives you grief about your online games addiction, tell them to relax. You thinking about your health!
Check out this study..
The Stress Institute and Pogo.com Identify Playing Casual Games as a Great Way to Reduce Stress REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(Business Wire)–Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS)
“Today announced the positive impact that game-playing has on stress management.
With the holidays approaching, it becomes more apparent the amount of stress that people face.
Stress can hinder test performance with issues such as anxiety, insomnia, irritability,
memory loss and depression.
The Stress Institute notes additional tips to help you de-stress and succeed:
– Laugh and Play – Laughter has been scientifically proven to reduce stress hormones and release endorphins. Go online and play a game or watch a funny video to take a mental break and play.
– Breathe – Most people take shallow breaths while stressed. This can starve the body and brain of oxygen. Be sure to take deep breaths before starting a test.
– Exercise – Exercise produces endorphins which helps lower stress.
– Find a Community – Many people feel isolated and experience life as harsh competition. Go online and find a community that you connect with, even if not directly related, to avoid feeling isolated.
– Eat Well – Eat foods with B-6 such as sweet potatoes, rice, and tuna which help produce serotonin. “
There you have it.. straight from the horse’s mouth. So you heard the good doctor..!
Get out there and start playing some free online games!
Good luck!
Alex
carteblanche@rogers.com
