Tips For Staying Healthy During Your Next Epic Gaming Marathon!

You already knew that OD'ing on video games could lead to Nintendo Thumb, but did you know that it could also have fatal results? Recently, a young British gamer died of complications from deep vein thrombosis, which stemmed from 12-hour long sessions on his Xbox.

Though playing your Xbox isn't lethal in and of itself, sitting for long periods of time can be dangerous for your heart, muscles, and waistline. Next time you're taking part in an epic Halo battle or putting in overtime at your desk, be sure to take these healthy tips into consideration to prevent geek-related health problems.

10 Tips to Promote Healthy Video Gaming!

Video games are a fact of life. Here's how to make the best of them.

"The family that plays together stays together.” It’s usually said in half-jest, but there’s a thread of truth in the saying. When grandparents, parents, and kids enjoy a video game as a group, they’re also learning good sportsmanship, engaging in communication, and just getting a chance to sit, talk, and open up to one another.
Many therapists recommend that families wind down together with at least one game night a week, though video games aren’t often credited as “healthy” activities like Monopoly or Jenga. Coupled with good gaming habits though, video games can be a fun and healthy way to bond with family. Here are a few ways for you and yours to get the most out of video games.

1. Set time limits. When you’re enjoying games as a family unit, how much time spent in front of the TV is too much? There’s no hard number: Much depends on what your schedule is like, and when free time is available. An hour-and-a-half of game time together is generally considered a good, solid number. That way, the family has ample time to get into the game, but nobody will sink into a pit of screen fatigue.