The digital line: New study pinpoints when gaming stops being fun and starts being harmful A study of young adults identifies 10 hours of video gaming per week as a significant health threshold, beyond which negative physical effects become pronounced. Those exceeding this limit showed poorer diet quality, higher body weight (with a median BMI in the overweight range) and worse sleep compared to moderate gamers (under 10 hours). Researchers propose the core issue is displacement: excessive gaming crowds out time for healthy meal preparation, physical activity and adequate rest, while also encouraging mindless snacking. The findings highlight a particular concern for…

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