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Welcome to the podcast for healthy gamers! Your host is a doctor of physical therapy, wellness coach, and small streamer. Here, we'll talk about concepts on the wheel of wellness related to gaming on all platforms. Sit back and relax while you listen to interviews, tips, and other shenanigans with the occasional discussion on how things are going in my favorite game, Oldschool Runescape.
Welcome back! It's been a while but we're finally ready for a new episode. Do you think where you make your gaming space has any impact on your health? Let's chat about it.
Today's references:
https://www.thehealthy.com/sleep/things-you-should-never-keep-in-your-bedroom/
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/remote-work-and-sleep
After a little hiatus, we're back with episode 10! Today, we're talking about the impact of 24 hour/longer streams. What do they do to the body? The brain? Everything else? Let's find out!
Find all my links here: https://wlo.link/@dr_hops
Citations for today's episode:
https://www.healthline.com/health/one-meal-a-day#Weight-loss
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-can-you-go-without-peeing
https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/effects-on-body
Welcome to Episode #9! Today, we're talking about the practice of ghosting. What is it? Why do people do it? What are these people thinking? And the theme of the day: which is worse, being ghosted online or ghosted irl? Sit back, relax, and let's take care of ourselves together.
Check out all my links here: https://wlo.link/@dr_hops
Today's citations:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/i-hear-you/201902/7-essential-psychological-truths-about-ghosting
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7037474/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/ghosting
https://www.livescience.com/64661-why-people-ghost.html
https://psychcentral.com/health/reasons-youve-been-ghosted#ghosting-explained
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/202111/4-reasons-why-people-ghost
It might not be Halloween, but episode 8 is definitely scary for the gaming world. The carpal tunnel is the basis of a lot of jokes, but it's surprising how much people don't know about it. Ready to get educational? Listen in to hear about what the carpal tunnel is, what it does, and how you can prevent it for yourself.
Check out all my links and stay up to date with me here: https://wlo.link/@dr_hops
Citation(s) for today's episode:
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/
Have you ever wondered if the video games we play are actually hurting our ability to make friends? Or communicate with other people? Or form relationships? In today's episode, we'll talk about the good, bad, and research surrounding what video games can do to our personalities and abilities to develop social skills.
Check out all my links here: https://wlo.link/@dr_hops
Here are the links to today's sources:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/02/video-game
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/internet-gaming
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01731/full
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905509/
https://levelskip.com/community/The-Many-Social-Benefits-of-Playing-Video-Games
https://www.downtownpublications.com/single-post/2019/07/23/video-gaming-what-studies-say-of-too-much-play-time
Welcome to episode 6! Whether you're in the PC gaming camp or the console camp, you're going to want to hear about how both impact your gaming endurance. Which one does the doc like better? Listen and find out!
Get in touch with me via all my links, found here: https://wlo.link/@dr_hops
If you've been anywhere in the online gaming community, chances are pretty good that you have experienced a few (or more than a few) instances of online toxicity. This could look like gamers grinding efficiently and telling you you're too slow or someone just trying to see how far they can push the conversational envelope before they get the response they want to see. We don't see things like this often irl, but why is it so common online? Check out today's episode to hear about a few reasons why.
Links to today's info for discussion:
https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/psychological-reason-mean-on-internet.htm
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.598947/full
https://truecenterpublishing.com/psycyber/disinhibit.html
Welcome to Episode 4! Today, we'll be diving into the ergonomics of gaming, which is closely related to posture. Hop in for a chat about the basics of how your gaming setup should look to keep you gaming as long as you want.
Find all my links to keep up with me here: https://wlo.link/@dr_hops
Links/citations for today's episode are here:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/default.html
Computer Workstation Ergonomics: Self-Assessment Checklist
If you play any type of game, whether it's a video game, board game, or any other type of game, chances are pretty good that you've felt angry about something that's happened while you've been playing. What exactly is rage quitting? Why is it important for gamers to recognize? What are some tips for preventing it? Find out in Episode 3!
Citations for today's episode are below. Feel free to check them out for more information!
http://platinumparagon.info/psychology-of-rage-quitting/
http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014_PrzyDeciRigbyRyan_JPSP.pdf
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2004-15864-012
What's up with posture and gaming? How can you protect yourself? Is posture even important? It's all answered here in Episode 2. Any citations from research are linked below. Hit me up on any of my socials or shoot me an email at drhopsosrs@gmail.com with any questions or comments!
Stay up to date with all my links here: https://wlo.link/@dr_hops
Citations:
https://www.painscience.com/articles/posture.php
The inaugural episode has arrived! Today, we'll talk about what wellness actually is and what it can mean to you as someone that games a lot, a little, or just watches the gameplay.
Catch all my links here: https://wlo.link/@dr_hops
Email me with any questions/thoughts about today's episode and future episodes: drhopsosrs@gmail.com