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Health headlines

• Study - World of Warcraft helps improve cognitive function among the elderly

  A North Carolina State University study has found World of Warcraft can help improve spatial awareness and attention levels in elderly players.

• Gameloft not guilty of health and safety breaches

  Despite a recruit’s claims that he was forced to work up to 120 hours per week, the New Zealand studio of publisher Gameloft has been cleared of any health and safety breaches.

• Kinect may diagnose childhood mental disorders

  Researchers have saved up to $100,000 by using Kinect to help diagnose mental disorders in very young children.

• 3DS should not be used by under sevens

  Nintendo has recommended that children under seven not use 3DS when it’s released later this year/early next year.