It’s Pokemon Go everywhere and it’s almost impossible that you would have missed hearing about it. We hear crazy stories about people walking everywhere and doing all sorts of interesting things all around the world. The idea was conceived in the year 2014 and has succeeded in creating a revolution after being released into the market by being the talk of every house. According to scientists, playing Pokemon Go has had positive health benefits and this new age adventure encourages the players to walk outdoors to find Pokemons and access locations called PokeStops – where useful items are collected.The super entertaining game that has been going viral comes with health benefits. We decided to talk about the interesting benefits that this game has been offering to its users. Continue reading to find out what they are!

 

Social Interaction:

As the game has a huge fan base it brings people together which in turn leads to social interaction. Parents are happy about this game as it demands the user to get up and move unlike other digital games that simply glues gamers to their seats. It also encourages parents to go outside while their children play and walk around in the neighborhood with their own set of friends. A lot of community gatherings are being organized around the world where conversations and bonds are building and hence bringing people from different backgrounds together. It eliminates the concept of social anxiety in people who were otherwise uncomfortable in going and meeting random people.

 

Mental Wellness:

The game is also believed to have a positive effect on people dealing with depression by creating the perfect opportunity for them to motivate themselves to break out of their aloofness and refresh their minds by transporting them to new environments. Many users who have been suffering from anxiety have reported that Pokemon Go has given them the necessary motivation to spend time outside and do something they enjoy. Read more about this here: http://www.sliceofhealth.in/beat-depression-with-pokemon-go/

 

Exercise:

A research suggests that a 10-minute walk outdoors can have a measurable, positive impact on a person’s mood. This game is a perfect form of exercise for people who usually do not enjoy going to the gym. As the app insists that the person to needs to  move/walk around, the habit automatically starts setting in. People have been spending hours and hours rushing to places to catch these digital creatures. The most interesting thing to note here is the fact that people are being self motivated to play this game unlike going to the gym which most of the time needs an external source for motivation.

Clearly, a game that began as a hobby is having a strong influence on a person’s daily life. This one’s a game with benefits, after all!

 

Reference:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160715181715.htmhttp://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/pokemon-go-has-health-benefits-claims-researcher-862786