He said the fact that boys are simply gaming much more than girls also makes them more vulnerable to becoming addicted. Co-author Dr. Beate Hygen, a senior researcher at NTNU, said: "The brain ...

Gaming is not harmful in itself, but when it begins to replace sleep, studies and social interaction, it can affect a child's mental and physical development. Neurologist Dr Kunal Bahrani explains why ...

Is there a lot of playing Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft in your home too? You're not alone. Many children and adolescents play a lot, and often with both known and unknown online players. This can be ...

Parents are being warned to be vigilant for the tell-tale signs of a gaming addiction in their children. Health professionals are stressing the need to catch these warning signs early to mitigate the ...

Rising Online Gaming and Screen Addiction Linked to Memory Loss and Mental Health Concerns Among Youth: JG PHYSIOCON ...

Excessive gaming for hours without breaks is a symptom of a behavioral problem and a coping strategy. Lonely, depressed adolescents often turn to gaming—offering connection, stimulation, and escape.

The Maharashtra government has formed an expert panel to study the increasing digital addiction among children, particularly due to excessive online gaming.

Maharashtra govt's task force to study digital addiction and its adverse impact on children ...

One in 10 boys become addicted to gaming, according to new research. They meet the criteria for computer game addiction - called "internet gaming disorder" or IGD - at least once between the ages of ...

Problematic Gaming Is A Behavioral Addiction Marc Potenza, M.D., Ph.D, Steven M. Southwick Professor of Psychiatry and Professor in the Child Study Center of Neuroscience, frames “problematic gaming” ...