Recent studies highlight the mental health benefits of gaming, particularly cozy titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Research from Hiroyuki Egami at Nihon University shows that an additional hour of gaming daily significantly reduced stress and improved overall mental health. Additionally, a study by Michael Wong compares casual gaming's benefits to meditation, finding no substantial difference in benefits for blood pressure and heart rate. Beyond individual health, gaming fosters community, as seen with fundraising efforts for charity and accessibility initiatives for players with disabilities.
Most of the early research into video games focused on negative effects, but recent studies show that gaming can reduce stress and improve mental health.
Casual games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons are designed for relaxation, providing a soothing gaming experience that benefits mental health.
Hiroyuki Egami's study revealed participants experienced improved stress levels when playing video games an additional hour each day.
Michael Wong's research found that casual gaming has similar health benefits to meditation, with no significant difference in blood pressure and heart rate.
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