West Virginia University and the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency have announced the results of a clinical research project conducted in conjunction with the Games for Health research project. The results: consistent play of Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution video game series improved the behaviors, attitudes, and overall health of children.
The 24-week study was conducted in the home of participants, many of whom were PEIA policyholders. Participants were required to play the game five days a week for at least 30 minutes, and record their activity while West Virginia University monitored participants’ weight, blood pressure, body mass index, arterial function, fitness levels, and general attitudes towards exercise. All the participants were above the 85th percentile for body mass index for their age and gender.
