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The Game Changer: How gaming is shaping the future of health and wellness

Gaming is no longer just a form of entertainment; it is transforming the landscape of health and wellness. Many studies have shown that gaming can have a positive impact on mental health. Some games are even designed specifically for mental health support and therapy, providing a platform for individuals to cope with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

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It’s in the rules to play dirty in this new soil-themed board game

Scientists who research soil by day and play board games at night designed a new activity they hope will make their jobs easier to explain to their family, and even more importantly, the world. Tanvi Taparia, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen, studies how soil biology affects plant health and growth, which in turn affects how much food farmers can produce.

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Can gamification improve fleet safety?

For the gas distribution company SGN, introducing gamification and some healthy competition through the comparison of performance standards across its depots has helped reduce incidents of idling by 68%, mileage by 16%and mpg by 11%. Meanwhile, Zenith Hygiene Group introduced driver league tables which has resulted in an annual fuel cost saving of more than £220,000.

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Health Technology, Gamification, and Game Mechanics

Gamification and game mechanics have been introduced into the health care arena to help engage and motivate us. Neatly packaged as fun and sparking a competitive spirit, programs that incorporate game mechanics often come equipped with communication tools to compete against other users and feature points, levels and leaderboards that allow for comparisons between different people and/or teams.

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