Frequent gamers have brain differences, study finds An article from L.A. Times Nov 15, 2011 7:24PM PST

The basic gist of the article:

"Fourteen-year-olds who were frequent video gamers had more gray matter in the rewards center of the brain than peers who didn't play video games as much -- suggesting that gaming may be correlated to changes in the brain much as addictions are."

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"They couldn't determine if the frequent gamers' brains grew larger as a result of playing video games or if those kids were attracted to gaming because that part of their brain was enlarged in the first place; scientists will need to measure the effects of video gaming on structures in the brain over time to figure that out."

Read the full article here: http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-video-games-brain-addiction-20111115,0,7840130.story

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• Dave

  Posted: Nov 15, 2011 12:00AM PST by  BrokenH
  

  Well, if you're gonna have a vice "gaming" isn't quite the nightmare that addiction to cocaine or meth is! Still, I think it's good we play it cautious. I realize we're quick to defend our hobby but that does not mean it carries no negative side effects at all.