Online gambling has bad reputation, even though it’s not necessarily fair. There are studies that are done about gambling addiction and other issues, that shows that online gambling is not harmful for most people, and despite of that fact the industry continues to get bad press.
A recent study taken at McGill University, in Montreal, shows that online gaming can be good for ones health. The study showed that players in general feel less stressed after they have been playing online games, included in which are online casino games. The stress hormone, cortisol, dropped around 17 percent on average!!
Many behavioral scientists believe that the drop in cortisol levels by 17 percent is more than enough proof that online gaming may be a stress reducer for those who enjoy it, since it can drop cortisol levels into safer levels. In excess, stress is known to lead to many harmful behaviors, such as excessive eating or drinking. Excessive eating and drinking can cause people other problems, like social instability, and can also lead to medical problems such as heart problems.
Another study in an Eastern Carolina University carried out a six month study, with 134 subjects. The findings of this study showed that computer games can help boosting the mood of the players, and also noted that stress was reduced. Another study, that was conducted in Oxford, showed that playing online could be helpful to those dealing with post traumatic stress syndrome.
Informal research was done by an online casino, in which they polled a number of blackjack players. The results of the poll showed that 74 percent of the players polled felt that playing blackjack or other online casino games, was an excellent form of stress relief, and a great way to have fun. The players that felt that the game did not ease their stress levels were those that played for much higher stakes than those who played strictly for the fun of it. In a similar poll among roulette players, the results were similar, showing that 77 percent of online roulette players found that their stress levels were reduced after playing roulette on the net.
Bottom line is this: with so many diseases and health issues linked to stress these days, it is very important that people find effective ways to reduce their stress. By doing that people will live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
