Playing Super Mario and Yoshi Games May Reduce Burnout and Boost Happiness
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A study suggests that playing whimsical Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros. can reduce burnout in young adults by fostering childlike wonder and increasing happiness, offering a potential mental health strategy for stress management.
Topics:technology#burnout#childlike-wonder#health-and-wellness#mental-health#video-games#young-adults
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