In the hour or two that made up that remaining 1%, I found myself playing board and card games with my siblings and cousins. The list of games we played isn’t all too impressive: we played the card ...

Play is often associated with childhood, yet its benefits extend beyond early development. Playing games provides a powerful relaxation, creativity, and emotional balance. Whether digital or ...

Unlike video games, board games promote face-to-face interaction -- "a vital component in human relationships that is fading away," says Brunscheen-Cartagena in a statement to Newswise.

Playing games is a perfect way to while away the day! And when you do, you'll be improving your health and happiness. It's ...

Playing card games offers numerous educational, emotional and psychological benefits, ranging from improved math skills to a higher sense of self-esteem. About Careers Internship MedBlog Contact us ...

Playing board games may offer valuable benefits to people with autism, research says. Daisy-Daisy/Getty "We know that board games are a safe and valuable hobby to many people with autism," Gray ...

Playing video games has been linked to improved moods and mental health benefits. It might seem natural to think that violent video games like first-person shooters aren’t good for your mental ...

Complex, challenging, and ambitious, video games have come a long way since the simple arcade titles of the 1970s—and evidence is mounting that the benefits of play go well beyond entertainment ...

Playing board games with friends and family during the holidays is a favorite activity for millions of Americans — and doing so also brings mental health benefits, say experts.

Dartigues JF, Foubert-Samier A, Le Goff M, et al. Playing board games, cognitive decline and dementia: a French population-based cohort study. BMJ Open 2013;3: e002998. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2013 ...