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Do video games rot your brain?i play about 4 hours a day and i still have 4.0 gp. i was just curious if they hurt you

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Dr. Walter Anderson
Dr. Walter Andersonanswered
Psychiatry 46 years experience
No. : Other than the fact that for 4 hours a day you aren't involved with friends and family, physical activity or other real world pursuits. All video games do is take time and entertain you, which may not be so bad.
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