Games linked to stress
Taiwan study shows adrenaline surges can lead to anxiety
A scientific study in Taiwan has apparently linked the playing of video games to anxiety.
InTheNews reports that the study conducted at the Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital show obsessive gamers exhibit similar behavior as drug addicts.
The basis of the report is that games can cause a "fight or flight" reaction, which means high levels of adrenaline are produced in the body.
If the chemical then remains in the body and no physical action is taken by the gamer, it can lead to increases in anxiety.
"Pushing anxiety to such a level without physical action can cause adrenaline overload. The rise in anxiety disorders is frightening." commented Charles Linden of the Linden Centre in Kidderminster.
However, Laura M Padilla-Walker said: "This does not mean that every person who plays video games has low self-worth, or that playing video games will lead to drug use."
So, just remember not to get too excited next time you switch on your console.
