Gamers - One Mind, One Body

Since Pong and the early days of the Atari 2600, gaming has changed dramatically. What hasn't changed is the hours millions spent sitting in front of the tube (or plasma or LCD) each day trying to get to the next level or to simply trying to get a drop on your enemies before they blow you into pieces.

So, how is this good for the body and mind? A majority of the gamers are boys or young men who really can spend more time doing physical activities or even dating. Well, we can't help with the dating part but we can point out a few things that you can do make playing console or computer games healthier.

Look for our in depth article on healthy gaming while even stay a step ahead of your opponents. Stamina is important but so is being able to stay sharp after hours of driving, trekking across various realms and space, or playing hide-and-seek with zombies and alien bloodsuckers. If you're playing against AI elements, they don't get tired but if you're playing against your roommate or some punk half way around the world, you need all the help you can get.



Also, sitting around playing games isn't all that different from the throng of company warriors who man their cubicles every day for eight hours or more Monday through Friday.

We'll go through some topics that will help you get started on your way to dominating those puny Orcs! Stay tuned!