By Dr. Efraim Kramer The XIX World Transplant Games (Games), under the auspices of the World Transplant Games Federation, is heading for Durban, South Africa in July 2013. These Games are open to all organ transplant recipients internationally and it is expected that 1500 athletes from 52 countries will participate in the 5 day sporting event. […]
Category: Exergames
Guest post: Exercise is Medicine’s Bob Sallis. Every Body Walk campaign. Fun videos!
Thought you might be interested in seeing our latest edition to the Every Body Walk campaign. This PSA features the cast from The West Wing TV show. We are releasing this virally, and its had over 300,000 hits in 3 days. http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3dc51a407a/walk-talk Behind-the-scenes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCZQqu2Xlms See also Bob Sallis’ compelling case for doctors including exercise […]
Exergame may be the future in innovative settings – what about depression?
You’ve got depression and they want you to motivate yourself to go for a run. Like telling the bloke with the deafness to listen for the phone call about hearing aid appointment. But if the activity is fun, stimulating, it may work both ways. Neuroscience Research Australia researcher Stuart Smith presented a compelling argument that […]