Experts say that playing video games helps improve memory, maths skills and patience. However,you must play sensibly or you can have health problems. Sam Oliver,for example,a 14-year-old British boy,could play video games for hours,but then he got Nintendo thumb. This happens when you make your thumb do the same action again and again like pressing a button on a games console.
So when you sit in front of your computer screen ready to play your favourite game make sure you play it safe.
- Don't sit too close to the screen or you'll have sore eyes.If you wear glasses,you must wear them or you can damage your eyesight.
- Always sit in a comfortable chair or you can end up with backache.
- Always have a light on. You mustn't play in the dark.
- you have a social life and schoolwork. Gaming mustn't affect them.