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Playing Video Games Makes Old People Happier, New Study Says

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If you are old, you should probably play video games. Really, everyone should play video games. But especially if you're old.

Proof: a new study from the North Carolina State University (as reported by Medical Xpress) that examined 140 people aged 63+ and found that the ones who played video games were generally happier than the ones who don't.

"The research published here suggests that there a link between gaming and better well-being and emotional functioning," researcher Jason Allaire said. "We are currently planning studies to determine whether playing digital games actually improves mental health in older adults."

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So there you go. Don't ever stop playing games.

Seniors who play video games report better sense of emotional well-being [Medical Xpress]

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