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September 17, 2012
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Caught in the Gambling Zone
September 17, 2012 | Story
RWJF Scholar examines modern slot devices, the ‘machinery of addiction,’ in a new book.
Interactive Games to Promote Behavior Change in Prevention and Treatment
April 27, 2011 | Journal Article
This commentary urges public health professionals to monitor developments in interactive technology (video games are now more popular than movies). Video games whose stories and objectives portray aspects of personal health might give rise to healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
Active for Life: Increasing Physical Activity Levels in Adults Age 50 and Older
April 15, 2011 | Story
A profile of the evaluator, Sara Wilcox, PhD.
Health Games Research Grantees Report Research Discoveries in the July 2012 Issue of Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
August 20, 2012 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post
Health Games Research Grantees Report Research Discoveries in the July 2012 Issue of Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
Health Games Research: The Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology Takes a Closer Look
July 23, 2012
This symposium contains five research articles that investigate design strategies and effects of health behavior change games aimed at motivating and supporting players’ physical activity.
The Nation's Mayors Affirm Support for the Cure Violence Model
June 19, 2012 | Story
A lively conversation about the promise that effective models like Cure Violence, formerly known as CeaseFire, offer in reducing and preventing gun violence in their cities.
#GFH12 Update: Health Games Research Database Adds Powerful Online Search Features
June 13, 2012 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post
Debra Lieberman gives an update on the rollout of new additions to the Health Games Research Database.
Redesigned Health Games Research Database Receives Positive Reviews for Upgraded Features and Usability
June 13, 2012 | News Release
Upgraded database offers powerful new ways to search for health games and related publications, organizations, and other resources.