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Salivary cortisol in psychobiological research: An overview

Author/s:

Hellhammer, D. H.; Kirschbaum, C.

Citation:

Kirschbaum, C., & Hellhammer, D. H. (1989). Salivary cortisol in psychobiological research: An overview.Neuropsychobiology, 22(3), 150-169.

Keywords:

circadian rhythm; cortisol; physiology; stress

Health Topic:

Stress and Coping

Target Population:

General Audience

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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METs in adults while playing active video games: A metabolic chamber study

Author/s:

Miyachi, M. ; Ohkawara, K. ; Tanaka, S.; Yamamoto, K.

Citation:

Miyachi, M., Yamamoto, K., Ohkawara, K., & Tanaka, S. (2010). METs in adults while playing active video games: A metabolic chamber study. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42(6), 1149-1153.

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The physiological cost and enjoyment of Wii Fit in adolescents, young adults, and older adults

Author/s:

Atkinson, G. ; Cable, N. T.; Graves, L. ; Ridgers, N. D. ; Stratton, G. ; Williams, K.

Citation:

Graves, L., Ridgers, N. D., Williams, K., Stratton, G., Atkinson, G., & Cable, N. T. (2010). The physiological cost and enjoyment of Wii Fit in adolescents, young adults, and older adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 7(3), 393-410.

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Long-term application of computer-based pleoptics in home therapy: Selected results of a prospective multicenter study

Author/s:

Haase, W.; Kämpf, U. ; Kaschtschenko, T. ; Mascolus, W. ; Pillunat, L. ; Shamshinova, A.

Citation:

 

Kämpf, U., Shamshinova, A., Kaschtschenko, T., Mascolus, W., Pillunat, L., & Haase, W. (2008). Long-term application of computer-based pleoptics in home therapy: Selected results of a prospective multicenter study. Strabismus, 16(4), 149-158.

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Video games as physiotherapy

Author/s:

Szer, J.

Citation:

Szer, J. (1983). Video games as physiotherapy. The Medical Journal of Australia, 1(9), 401-402.

Keywords:

adolescents; rehabilitation; teens; therapy; tweens

Health Topic:

Injuries and Rehabilitation

Target Population:

Pre-Teens; Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Computer game playing in adolescence: Prevalence and demographic indicators

Author/s:

Griffiths, M. D. ; Hunt, N.

Citation:

Griffiths, M. D., & Hunt, N. (1995). Computer game playing in adolescence: Prevalence and demographic indicators. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 5(3), 189-194.

Keywords:

adolescents; game play; gender; macintosh; pc

Health Topic:

Social Issues and Skills

Target Population:

Pre-Teens; Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Potential vs actual benefits of exergames

Author/s:

Sallis, J. F.

Citation:

 

Sallis, J. F. (2011). Potential vs actual benefits of exergames. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 165(7), 667-669.

Keywords:

adolescents; children; exergame; exergamers; game; game play; obesity; physical activity; sports; tweens

Health Topic:

Exercise and Fitness; Obesity and Weight Loss

Target Population:

Children; Pre-Teens

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Challenges and opportunities of ehealth research

Author/s:

Ahern, D. K.

Citation:

Ahern, D. K. (2007). Challenges and opportunities of ehealth research. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 32(5), S75-S82.

Keywords:

ehealth; medical; online; research; researchers

Health Topic:

Health Care and Medicine

Target Population:

General Audience

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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