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A randomized controlled pilot study of a cognitive–behavioral video game intervention for the promotion of active aging

Digital Health
Background Due to the accessibility barriers of in-person programs for active aging, the development of programs that use innovative technologies is needed. Video games can be an engaging tool for disseminating active aging interventions.
Patricia Otero, Tania Cotardo, Vanessa Blanco, Ángela J. Torres, Miguel A. Simón, Ana M. Bueno, Fernando L. Vázquez   +6 more
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Effects of playing with active video games on anthropometric indices and nutritional behaviors among children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

BMC Pediatrics
Background The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents is increasing around the world, and childhood obesity is associated with health status in adulthood.
Roghayeh Molani-Gol, Fatemeh Hamedi-Kalajahi, Nafiseh Rahimi, Hossein Mashhadi Abdolahi, Zeinab Nikniaz, Leila Nikniaz   +5 more
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Energy expenditure and affect responses to different types of active video game and exercise [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2017
Donal O'Gorman, Javier Monedero
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Effectiveness of active video games in overweight and obese adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2022
Purpose The purpose of this review was to assess the effect of active video games among overweight and obese adolescents. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using records from the English-language electronic databases MEDLINE ...
Zübeyde Ezgi Erçelik, Seda Çağlar
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Development of a Kinect Software Tool to Classify Movements during Active Video Gaming. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
While it has been established that using full body motion to play active video games results in increased levels of energy expenditure, there is little information on the classification of human movement during active video game play in relationship to ...
Michael Rosenberg, Ashleigh L Thornton, Brendan S Lay, Brodie Ward, David Nathan, Daniel Hunt, Rebecca Braham   +6 more
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Comparison of neuromuscular and cardiovascular exercise intensity and enjoyment between standard of care, off-the-shelf and custom active video games for promotion of physical activity of persons post-stroke

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2021
Background Active video games have been embraced for the rehabilitation of mobility and promotion of physical activity for persons post-stroke. This study seeks to compare carefully matched standard of care stepping activities, off-the-shelf (non-custom) 
Judith E. Deutsch, Aurora James-Palmer, Harish Damodaran, Urska Puh   +3 more
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Active video games in fully immersive virtual reality elicit moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and improve cognitive performance in sedentary college students

Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2022
Background: Active video games are a new method for increasing physical activity (PA). Fully immersive virtual reality (VR) is a hardware device on which an active video game can run.
Caio Victor Sousa, Jungyun Hwang, Romina Cabrera-Perez, Austin Fernandez, Aika Misawa, Kelsey Newhook, Amy Shirong Lu   +6 more
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Angles journalistiques originaux au sein des tests vidéoludiques : la pluralité discursive comme résistance des journalistes spécialisés

Sciences du Jeu, 2022
In the few academic works on the subject, the video game press is often seen as a space dedicated to the construction of a shared videogame culture, or a “gamer’s habitus”.
Boris Krywicki
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Active Video Games for Youth: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2011
Background:A population level increase in physical activity (PA) is critical to reduce obesity in youth. Video games are highly popular and active video games (AVGs) have the potential to play a role in promoting youth PA.Method:Studies on AVG play energy expenditure (EE) and maintenance of play in youth were systematically identified in the published ...
Cerin, E, Barnett, A, Baranowski, T
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Usability of the GAIMplank Video Game Controller for People With Mobility Impairments: Observational Study

JMIR Serious Games, 2023
BackgroundReplacing sedentary behaviors during leisure time with active video gaming has been shown to be an enjoyable option for increasing physical activity.
Laurie A Malone, Christen J Mendonca, Sangeetha Mohanraj, Samuel R Misko, Joseph Moore, James Michael Brascome, Mohanraj Thirumalai   +6 more
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