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Intrinsically
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Topic: 35, fat & depressed
Posted: August 18 2009 at 7:02pm

well, not me, but maybe some of you...at least according to this study

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32463904/ns/technology_and_science-games/

Edited by Intrinsically - August 18 2009 at 7:02pm

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vorlon
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Posted: August 18 2009 at 7:13pm

add 6 months to my age, my pot belly from eating double deckers too much and my wine and lager. Not to mention my rather worrying decline mentally this year that leads me to believe i am bi-polar

and that study it me!

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Posted: August 18 2009 at 9:56pm

I never seen bunch depressed misfits in my life till we started OBC. Big%20smile

Edited by Conan - August 18 2009 at 10:46pm

"The leftists cannot think for themselves...they have already given into the spirit of collectivism"

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Jim13
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Posted: August 18 2009 at 10:41pm

I am 52! NOT 35!

Why did my wife send me this same survey off MSN site? Hmmmm. Maybe its time to go to the Gym, Dye my hair , get some plastic surgery and start using Zoloft heavily.

Edited by Jim13 - August 18 2009 at 10:45pm

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Posted: August 19 2009 at 10:29am

"The hypothesis was that video-game players have a higher body mass index and "a greater number of poor mental health days" versus nonplayers, said Dr. James B. "

Certainly seen evidence of that!

Only Now, At The End Do You Understand.

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Posted: August 19 2009 at 10:32am

BS!

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Posted: August 19 2009 at 3:34pm

MSNBC does such poor reporting. This "study" has too many holes in it to be considered valid. Its high school research at best.

They chose Washington because of the high internet usage....but did they consider why its so high? Hmmm, doesn't it rain all the time there? Its sorta hard to get outside in those conditions. Could the lack of sunlight have anything to do with this? Washington has always had high suicide and depression rates, even before video games existed.....but I guess that isn't factored in to this term paper. Other than grown men going to the park to play hide and seek with each other, what are their suggestions for healthier leisure? I think when considering other common recreational activites people indulge in (e.g.-alcohol, porn, gambling, heroin), playing video games is a much healthier choice. The media is quick to criticize, but I bet its because they'd rather you watch TV.

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Intrinsically O.B.CTeam Member Joined: February 10 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1969	Topic: 35, fat & depressed Posted: August 18 2009 at 7:02pm
	well, not me, but maybe some of you...at least according to this study http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32463904/ns/technology_and_science-games/ Edited by Intrinsically - August 18 2009 at 7:02pm

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vorlon O.B.CTeam Member Joined: February 08 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1285	Posted: August 18 2009 at 7:13pm
	add 6 months to my age, my pot belly from eating double deckers too much and my wine and lager. Not to mention my rather worrying decline mentally this year that leads me to believe i am bi-polar and that study it me!
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Conan O.B.C Team Member Joined: June 04 2004 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 3228	Posted: August 18 2009 at 9:56pm
	I never seen bunch depressed misfits in my life till we started OBC. Edited by Conan - August 18 2009 at 10:46pm
	"The leftists cannot think for themselves...they have already given into the spirit of collectivism"
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Jim13 O.B.CTeam Member Joined: April 21 2008 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 567	Posted: August 18 2009 at 10:41pm
	I am 52! NOT 35! Why did my wife send me this same survey off MSN site? Hmmmm. Maybe its time to go to the Gym, Dye my hair , get some plastic surgery and start using Zoloft heavily. Edited by Jim13 - August 18 2009 at 10:45pm
	Eat Well Laugh Often Live Life
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Sith O.B.CTeam Member Joined: July 31 2004 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 4002	Posted: August 19 2009 at 10:29am
	"The hypothesis was that video-game players have a higher body mass index and "a greater number of poor mental health days" versus nonplayers, said Dr. James B. " Certainly seen evidence of that!
	Only Now, At The End Do You Understand.
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Cresil O.B.CTeam Member (Formally C1H®) Joined: August 31 2007 Location: Bulgaria Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341	Posted: August 19 2009 at 10:32am
	BS!

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SHEBANGS Forum Addict Joined: June 27 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 287	Posted: August 19 2009 at 3:34pm
	MSNBC does such poor reporting. This "study" has too many holes in it to be considered valid. Its high school research at best. They chose Washington because of the high internet usage....but did they consider why its so high? Hmmm, doesn't it rain all the time there? Its sorta hard to get outside in those conditions. Could the lack of sunlight have anything to do with this? Washington has always had high suicide and depression rates, even before video games existed.....but I guess that isn't factored in to this term paper. Other than grown men going to the park to play hide and seek with each other, what are their suggestions for healthier leisure? I think when considering other common recreational activites people indulge in (e.g.-alcohol, porn, gambling, heroin), playing video games is a much healthier choice. The media is quick to criticize, but I bet its because they'd rather you watch TV.
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