The Impact of Mobile Gaming on Health – A Comprehensive Overview
Sushant Kumar Shah* and Simran Rajan Shet Parkar
Department of Optometry, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India
*Corresponding Author: Sushant Kumar Shah, Department of Optometry, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road, Soladevanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Published: October 01, 2024
DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.07.245
Abstract
Digital devices have become essential in our lives. They're used for work, school, and fun. In particular mobile gaming has become more popular, especially among young adults. Millions of people play games on mobile which keeps growing yearly. Mobile gaming is becoming increasingly popular, with serious health concerns. The visual and physical demands during prolonged mobile gaming due to smaller screen size and poor posture, have potentially negative consequences such as visual problems, musculoskeletal discomfort, sleep disorders, stress, and behavioral concerns. Despite these issues, mobile gaming has cognitive advantages, such as better memory, concentration, problem-solving abilities, and response times, particularly in action games. Adopting good gaming habits with a balanced diet is crucial to reducing health concerns. Addressing the health consequences of mobile gaming is critical as its popularity grows, demanding further study to better understand long-term implications and develop effective measures for encouraging healthy gaming behaviors
Keywords: Mobile gaming; Health; Digital Devices; Ocular health
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