From Reviewed.com
http://laptops.reviewed.com/news/computer-games-may-be-more-effective-than-antidepressants
"The study tasked 11 depressed patients aged 60 to 89 with playing computer games specifically designed to improve brain fitness. Researchers wanted to study how the activity affected patients’ executive functions—a term used to describe the brain’s handling of critical facilities like memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and planning.
The scientists found the games were better than prescription drugs at improving these functions. After the study period, the patients were found to be both sharper and happier, indicating that improving executive functions can have a beneficial effect on depression.
But hold up before you throw away your SSRIs: Because the impairment of executive functions is only associated with depression in elderly patients, the findings are most likely limited to senior citizens."
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Now I have often proclaimed that playing video games is a great way to relieve stress and also prevent the mind from aging as long as they are complex and require lots of hand/eye coordination coupled with memory and cognitive functions. It seems medical studies are actually being performed.... and so many of my "old" friends laughed at my theories and although it might be too early to say "I told you so!" I shall keep playing and keep my mind healthy.
Now for some of you youngsters out there - well, you might be wasting your time ;) but I need you to keep playing so I have some company :)