Scientist: Video Games Change Bodies, Rewire Brains

Written by PTC | Published January 29, 2014

An expert on brain development warns of the hazards of video games -- particularly in young children.pctimg167 Andrew Doan, MD, PhD, is a physician and surgeon with a research background in neuroscience, learning, and brain development. He is the author of Hooked on Games: The Lure and Cost of Video Game and Internet Addiction, and shares his expertise to educate others on the dangers of video game addiction. Recently, Dr. Doan gave a talk on how video games and other technology affect children’s brain development. To see Dr. Doan’s presentation, click here.

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