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When Sydney Sun decided to transcribe 100 hours of audio recordings, she had no idea what would come of the effort. The recordings had been made by parents as they played games with their child, part of a research study being ...
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Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the brain that's linked to your body's sleep and wake cycle. The natural release of melatonin is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by daylight. It's also available as a supplement ...
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In March 2004, the Republic of Ireland became the first country in the world to ban smoking in indoor public places, including bars and restaurants.
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If you or a loved one have noticed changes in your memory or thinking as you've grown older, this could reflect typical changes that occur with aging. In some cases though, it might suggest something more, such as the onset ...
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A class-action lawsuit filed in the United States against Match Group—the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and The League—is making headlines around the world.
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When trying to find their way, some people pay attention to their surroundings while others remember where they need to turn left or right. People with acquired brain injury (ABI) report having problems with navigation.
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Specialist dementia researchers from the University of Liverpool have seen positive initial findings when analyzing the outcomes of a board game that shines a light on dementia inequalities. Their paper, "Co-producing a boardgame ...
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A game is a structured activity, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool. Games are distinct from work, which is usually carried out for remuneration, and from art, which is more concerned with the expression of ideas. However, the distinction is not clear-cut, and many games are also considered to be work (such as professional players of spectator sports/games) or art (such as jigsaw puzzles or games involving an artistic layout such as Mah-jongg solitaire).
Key components of games are goals, rules, challenge, and interaction. Games generally involve mental or physical stimulation, and often both. Many games help develop practical skills, serve as a form of exercise, or otherwise perform an educational, simulational or psychological role. According to Chris Crawford, the requirement for player interaction puts activities such as jigsaw puzzles and solitaire "games" into the category of puzzles rather than games.
Attested as early as 2600 BC, games are a universal part of human experience and present in all cultures. The Royal Game of Ur, Senet, and Mancala are some of the oldest known games.
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