Question 1

do violent video games cause violence?

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Controversial: That's a tough question to answer. Certainly playing violent games seems to be associated with violence, though that doesn't mean the games actually caused the violence in the real world. I would say that in my judgement, children who are already vulnerable may be more easily influenced, and that kids who play these kids of games constantly are more likely to be affected.

Question 2

what injuries can the passout game cause?

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Passout game: it is not a game , it is dangerous you can die from asphyxia,  have seizures,  brain injury.  You can get a real high by excelling  in ,running,swimming-jumps in tubes, chess. The gratification  "high", is due to endorphin release in the brain; can occur w/ excelling at anything,, With  drugs or asphyxia you not only increase the life risk but it is short term, excelling is long lasting f/w doc

Question 3

what does low gamma glut amyl trans mean?

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Not much.: Like other "liver enzymes, " GGT leaks from damaged cells. Having "less than the usual" amount of liver damage is a good thing.

Question 4

can too much video games hurt our eyesight?

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Video games and eyes: Not likely, but too much time spent on video games can hurt the normal development of a child with relationships to others and the outside world.

Question 5

how much time should be allowed for video games?

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Less than 2 hours: The aap recommends that children who are over age 2 spend less than 2 hours a day in front of screens- so this includes, tv, iphone, ipad, video games, etc.  Children under 2 years should not be engaged in these activities.

Question 6

what can i do to replace video games in my life?

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Get outside: Go outdoors.  Ride a bike.  Borrow a dog from a neighbor and go for a walk.  Smile at other people.  Meet a friend.

Question 7

what outdoor games can help my kids get exercise?

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You name it.: As long as they keep running, take your pick. Soccer, baseball, volleyball, football, basketball. Anything that is fun for them is a good choice. Is they love the activity, they'll stick with it. Find something that they'll love.

Question 8

why do video games negatively affect your vision?

Accepted Answer

They don't: There is no evidence that video games cause problems with vision.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: video games?

Accepted Answer

Video Games : A video game is any of a set of activities that include the presentation of moving images, and usually sound, to support a leisure past time. Video games may operate on a dedicated electronic device, or may operate as software on a general purpose computer.

Question 10

i did the fainting game with friends.how dangerous is it?

Accepted Answer

Stop: Please don't do it -- fainting means oxygen deprivation to the brain -- and accident can happen such as stroke!

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