E-games boost physical activity in children; Might be a weapon in the battle against obesity

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 19:30 in Health & Medicine

Video games have been blamed for contributing to the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. But a new study by researchers suggests that certain blood-pumping video games can boost energy expenditures among children who are at high risk for unhealthy weight gain.

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