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Wellness Gaming 2.0

The enhancement of health through games is taken further

Implications - Wellness gaming has evolved to include social aspects to not only enhance quality of life in a fun way, but spread the word to a network of people. This ties to a new view of health and wellness as a mark of status, and is especially helpful for brands in the industry looking to make closer connections to their consumer.
Trend Themes
1. Social Wellness Gaming - Wellness gaming has evolved to include social aspects to enhance quality of life in a fun way and to spread the word to a network of people.
2. Health Focused Digital Game - Digital games focusing on health, wellness or medical issues provide an engaging way to learn and bring awareness to important health issues.
3. Physiotherapy Gaming Console - Using gaming consoles like the Nintendo Wii as part of stroke victim rehabilitation provides a fun, cost-effective and efficient way to help individuals regain movement control.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - These trends presented provide wide-ranging opportunities for healthcare organizations to engage with patients in a fun, engaging and innovative manner.
2. Gaming - The trends show how the gaming industry can take on a more social and health-focused direction, providing unique and engaging game experiences and narrative.
3. Mental Health - Gaming, apps, and tools that remotely promote mental and emotional well-being for individuals are fundamental in addressing mental health concerns.
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7 Featured, 63 Examples:
277,656 Total Clicks
Date Range:
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Featured Examples

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Hospitals are scary places for people of all ages, especially children. The development of the CHRU DOUD was was intended as a solution to alleviating the anxiety of young patients as they undergo... MORE
Depressing Adventure Games
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The Depression Quest Game Explores Important Mental Health Issues
Depression Quest is a text-based adventure game that aims to offer insights into the plight of people suffering from severe clinical depression, a crippling disease that is often misunderstood by... MORE
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This app encourages people to get on their feet and stop sitting. Many people spend too much time sitting stationary at their desks, resulting in health problems and a sense of isolation. The... MORE
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Pixelate by Sures Kumar and Lana Z Porter Makes Diners Compete
Eating healthily has never been more fun thanks to Pixelate by Sures Kumar and Lana Z Porter, two artists at the Royal College of Art in London, England. It involves a hacked dining table with a... MORE
Pain-Reducing Video Games
Pain-Reducing Video Games
This Augmented Reality Game Allivates Pain in Amputee Patients
An augmented reality game is helping amputee patients feel relief from their phantom limb pain. Phantom limb syndrome is the sensation that an amputated or missing limb is still attached to the... MORE
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Zenytime Wants to Make Concentrated Breathing Fun
Zenytime consists of both a physical device, called a Puck and a smartphone app that work in concert so users can reap the benefits of focused breathing. The Zenytime Puck acts as controller that... MORE
Stroke Victim Rehab Games
Stroke Victim Rehab Games
The Nintendo Wii Console is Being Adapted to Help Stroke Victims
Researchers at Lancaster University are looking into ways to adapt Nintendo Wii games to use them as physiotherapy tools to assist stroke victims. Many stroke victims suffer paralysis or loss in... MORE

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