From the ANA SmartBrief

Stroke patients may benefit from virtual reality gaming
A review of 12 studies linked virtual reality training involving game systems such as the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation EyeToy to better odds of recovery for stroke patients. Patients who added gaming to standard stroke rehabilitation were five times more likely to improve their grip and other movements. Researchers, whose study appears in the journal Stroke, suggested that virtual reality games may may help the brain rewire itself faster. Reuters (5/4)


Mood improves 20 minutes after vigorous exercise, study says
A small U.K. study found that people who engaged in a high-intensity workout had improvements in mood 20 minutes after the exercise, a pattern that was not seen after low-intensity exercise or none at all.. "These results have implications for the recommended intensity of exercise required to produce the 'feel good factor' often experienced following exercise," researcher Dr. Nickolas Smith said. U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay News (5/4)


I hope swimming counts, another reason to feel the burn..And maybe gaming in the ER (stroke center), Just a couple of interesting articles...