The Health Benefits of Gaming – Seriously!

Last updated on October 30th, 2023 at 10:56 pm

There are multiple health benefits to gaming, assuming you're not a full-fledged gaming addict that is. Reaction speed & mental acuity are just a couple of the things you'll keep sharp by gaming.

The Health Benefits of Gaming – Seriously!

No, it’s not a joke. Gaming provides legitimate health benefits.

Gaming Stereotypes Notwithstanding…

Many people think of gamers as people who live in their parents’ house longer than they should. “They’re lazy“.

For those in the gaming community, especially in the professional gaming world, it’s a total joke. Gamers enjoy a bunch of health benefits once only thought to be acquired by those who play sports.

Pro gamers typically have to maintain 400-500 actions per minute in order to compete with the world’s best. Gaming sessions lasting just 15 minutes can result in a sweat-soaked, exhausted human being.

Hand-Eye Coordination

It should come as no surprise that gamers have an advantage when it comes to hand-eye coordination.

Just like their sports-playing counterparts, gamers consistently must train their brains to work with their bodies. It’s especially true for gamers who play fast-twitch games such as Call of Duty. In these games, winners and losers may be only separated by milliseconds.

Problem-Solving Skills

Gamers who play adventure games are adept at solving puzzles. In fact, many games such as Zelda, Breath of the Wild, contain puzzles that most folks wouldn’t even recognize as puzzles.

The same can be said for strategy-based games. Gamers typically rank among some of the most intelligent and out-of-the-box thinkers around.

The folks at Computer Planet have this awesome infographic detailing the many health benefits of gaming. Check it out below:

health benefits of gaming infographic
The Health Benefits of Gaming | Image Credit: Computer Planet published with permission

Final Thoughts on The Health Benefits of Gaming

I happen to think it’s pretty amazing that studies are finally coming to terms with what gamers have known for a long time. While it’s still important to get out and be physical, there’s nothing wrong with spending a couple days gaming here and there.

Plenty of games now offer you the ability to earn money or cryptocurrency. There’s an entirely new class of blockchain games now that can be played and making money is usually great for your health because it helps to alleviate financial stress.

Are you a gamer? What are your thoughts on gaming and the health benefits it provides? Are you a professional gamer? I’d love to hear what you have to say!


Featured Image Source: The Health Benefits of Gaming | Image Credit: Computer Planet published with permission

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