Study shows excessive time online is associated with stress, bad moods, and abandoning enjoyable activities
Temporary pleasure and relief may make excessive internet use harder to resist
Study shows gaming can reduce stress, even the violent kind
Editor's take: Violent video games have long been blamed as the source of many societal problems. However, an increasing number of studies continue to show that gaming poses no significant threat to society or human health, and the latest adds an interesting new perspective to the ongoing debate.
This stick-on e-tattoo tracks mental fatigue in real time
A potential aid for air-traffic controllers, drivers, pilots, and other high-focus jobs
AI is being used to identify and soothe stressed call center workers with photo montages
It also plays calming music and offers inspirational quotes
10 Games to Chill Out and Lower Your Stress Levels
Video games can evoke a variety of emotions, whether it's fear, edginess or excitement. But sometimes we just want to chillax, so here are a few good game suggestions that are better suited to reduce your stress levels.
Pinterest now offers "emotional well-being activities" to users it thinks are stressed
Including breathing exercises
Meditation apps have exploded with the help of venture capitalists
Stress is being turned into profit