When we play games, our brains respond differently to stress and obstacles. We're better able to control our attention and ignore distractions.
It seems like what happens when we play games is that we go into a psychological state called eustress, or positive stress. It's basically the same as negative stress in the sense that we get our adrenaline up, you know, our breathing rate quickens, our pulse quickens.
Research shows that when we're under stress or facing a major obstacle, we tend to focus on our weaknesses and what we're afraid of.
We can boost our immune systems by strengthening our social networks and decreasing stress.
