How Video Games Changed the Gaming Industry Gaming has many definitions and some people might even confuse gaming and computer gaming. To better understand the difference, it is important to explore what computer games are and what they can be used for. A computer game or video game is an interactive computer program or video…
Factors That Affect Health Outcomes
Health, as defined by the World Health Organization, is “an optimum condition of total physical, emotional and social well being and not the absence of illness and infirmity”. A number of definitions have been applied to the term over the years. One school of thought maintains that health implies a state of total balance, while…
Beauty – The Psychological Definition
Beauty is the aesthetic value that a person assigns to something. The word ‘beauty’ can mean the most simple of things in a highly technical culture. Beauty is often associated with the physical form rather than its meaning in religious terms. It is also frequently used in advertisements as ‘endearing beauty’. The word beauty itself…
Sports As an Art and As an Athletic Activity
Sports are normally governed by some kind of laws or traditions, which allow for fair play, and ensure consistent adjudication of the final winner. A sport can be broadly classified into two main types – athletic and non-athletic. Athletic sports refer to those involving contact with a ball, including cricket and soccer. Non-athletic sports are…
An Introduction To Gaming Consoles And PCs
Gaming is the act of playing interactive computer games (self-directed or otherwise) by means of a computer system or game console. A computer game is an interactive computer program or video game that entails interaction via a user interface (an x-box, game pad, mouse, or keyboard) or output device (a video card, PlayStation 2, or…
Health – Mental Well-Being
Health, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a state of full physical, mental and emotional well being and not just the absence of illness and disease. Different definitions have been applied to health throughout time. One school of thought considers health the sum total of all of a person’s bodily processes, including nutrition,…
Beauty Myths
Victoria Beckham was born a little shy, but over the years she has grown into one of the most beautiful women in the world. She explored the untamed beauty of her native country. She spoke about it in her best selling book “How I Live Now” and continues to speak out on issues that affect…
Do Sports Really Strengthen the Body?
Sports (or physical sports) refers to any types of generally competitive physical activity that, through organised or casual competition, aim to utilize, enhance or improve particular physical ability and abilities while also providing fun to participating, and sometimes, spectators. A number of people participate in sports as a way to exercise their bodies, while others…
Enjoying Gaming by immersing Yourself in the Game
Enjoying Gaming by immersing Yourself in the Game Video gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry in the last few years. This multi-billion dollar industry includes console, PC, and online gaming. Computer games can either be played on a personal computer, a gaming console, or on a personal computer that is connected to the internet….
The Link Between Well-Being and Individual Behavior
The Link Between Well-Being and Individual Behavior Health, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a condition characterized by a degree of healthy living characterized by a balance of body, mind, and spirit. A number of definitions have also been used over the years for different medical purposes. For instance, the definition of “life…