How many Hours Of Gaming A Day Is healthy?

[Kraken]

~24 sounds good

 

[Elebits]

All I know is, I spend waaayyy too much time on the computer..

 

[MCGamerzism]

Tbh, I couldn't care less how long I spend cuz I'm just ratchet dat way!

 

[Zado]

i spend alot of time on this but im only 12 and im not that oberweight, just dont socialise enuf :c

 

[TheGamerScottie]

Since there's been a lot of replies on this thread, theirs been a number of constructive comments and a number not so, I have come to the conclusion that It is okay to game nearly everyday just compensate your gaming time to your exercise; One more
thing I am not overweight at all and I just wanted different people opinions on this subject.

Thank you everyone.

 

[xGtZz]

I exercise around 20 minutes everyday after I wake up, and I do football 3 times a week.
My eyes are still very good after 6/7 years of intensive gaming, I guess it's different for every person, once you feel that your eyes start hurting, or you're feeling a bit dizzy, get a glass of water and go outside for half an hour or so. Getting some fresh air will always help, then you can go back to the games..

Less gaming is more healthy. Physical exercise, first person interactions and socializing, and eating healthy is, well, healthy. Gaming is purely for enjoyment, and is not good for health. Some people, such as myself, spend over a dozen hours on their computers daily, and they are often either underweight or overweight due to lack of exercise and a poor diet. They often need glasses, and have health issues such as blood clots or carpal tunnel.
I've been lucky enough to avoid all of that except for being underweight (100 pounds exactly at 5 foot 8.) But that can also be blamed on my genes, seeing as everyone in my family (except my dad) is also under 100. (Except they're all like 5'0".)
If you want to balance enjoyment and health, try for maybe 2-3 hours a day, at most. Do it after you're done homework, exercise, and everything else. Put friends before gaming, for that socializing aspect. If you can also make some online friends, that should help your need for socializing as well, although don't rely completely on it like I do.

(yeah, I'm a 15 year old NEET.)

A study has actually proven, that the average gamer is more social, than a normal (non gamer) person.
I don't know why, but there's been an actual study about it. ;P

 

[NuJaan]

I play basketball everyday after school and I occasionally play football with friends. I don't play too much a day, only on the weekends. I say about 2 hours max a day is healthy.

 

[Chiller4]

A study has actually proven, that the average gamer is more social, than a normal (non gamer) person.
I don't know why, but there's been an actual study about it. ;P

Probably because they're so used to meeting new people

 

[Sander]

i say about 25 hours a day

 

[PeriLH_]

Truly, I don't think there is a correct amount of hours. It all depends on what your personal life allows. For me, I can be on for 7 hours a day when I have school. (Call me crazy, but I love it here!)

 

[swiitchbackz]

Gaming is not healthy

 

[Fatal]

69 is ok (;