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January 30, 2013
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Health Games Research: Advancing effectiveness of interactive games for health
January 30, 2013 | National Program
Advancing effectiveness of interactive games for health.
Adolescent Exergame Play for Weight Loss and Psychosocial Improvement
June 14, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examines the use of exergames, (i.e., video games that require gross motor skills), to combat growing adolescent obesity rates. It is the first study to demonstrate weight loss from exergame play. Recruited from an urban public high schoo ...
Exergaming and Older Adult Cognition
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Physical exercise may prevent or delay dementia, but how to get older adults to exercise when so few do? This study suggests virtual "cybercycling" can produce a beneficial cognitive effect over and above traditional exercise.
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.
Health Games Research
November 5, 2009 | Report
Round Two Grantees: Project Summaries
Games for Health
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Computer-based simulations and interactive programs are introducing a powerful new force into health care: fun.
Evaluability Assessment of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Games Research National Program
October 1, 2008 | Evaluation
Led by Marjorie A. Gutman, Ph.D., under contract with Macro International, this evaluability assessment was conducted to determine the readiness of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation national program Health Games Research for evaluation.
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January 30, 2013
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Motivating Effects of Cooperative Exergame Play for Overweight and Obese Adolescents
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
Physical activity programs for overweight and obese teenagers often fail due to low motivation and retention.