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Stressed out During Finals? Play a Game
5th Dec 2007
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that its casual gaming destination Pogo.com™ along with Dr. Kathleen Hall and The Stress Institute have paired up to raise awareness among college students about the positive impact that game-playing has on stress management. With finals approaching, it becomes more apparent the amount of stress that students face. Stress can hinder test performance with issues such as anxiety, insomnia, irritability, memory loss and depression. According to The Stress Institute, students who take a break from studying and clear the mind with activities such as playing casual games are less likely to experience stress during tests. Playing games such as those found at Pogo.com provide needed mental breaks, reduce stress and restore the mind and body connection.
The Stress Institute notes additional tips to help you de-stress and succeed during finals:
- Laugh and Play - Laughter has been scientifically proven to reduce stress hormones and release endorphins. Laughter and play boost the immune function and can aid in disease prevention. Go online and play a game or watch a funny video to take a mental break and play.
- Breathe - Most people take shallow breaths while stressed. This can starve the body and brain of oxygen. Be sure to take deep breaths before starting a test.
- Exercise - Exercise produces endorphins which helps lower stress. Walk around the block before the test or do chair yoga during the exam.
- Find a Community - Many people feel isolated and experience test taking as harsh competition. View fellow test takers as a team. Go online and find a community that you connect with, even if not directly related to the test to avoid feeling isolated.
- Eat Well - Eat foods with B-6 such as sweet potatoes, rice, and tuna which help produce serotonin. Another way to aid with depression and stress is eating foods rich in Omega 3. Try eating white fish three times a week and you may want to take Omega 3 supplements to help your mood.
Dr. Kathleen Hall stated, "Research shows blood pressure was found to be significantly elevated two weeks before college examinations, compared with post examination levels. These findings suggest college related factors such as test taking can influence the cardiovascular stress response in students. Taking short breaks from the stress of college examinations to practice stress reduction techniques can reset your thermostat and help you perform better and stay healthy during exam season."
Vice President of Pogo Marketing, Beatrice Spaine commented, "Pogo is an online game destination where college or high school students can come to take a mental break from studying with games such as the Poppit! Stress Buster or Tumble Bees. They are easy to pick up and play and can be a fun break from the serious tone and pressure of studying."
Founded by Dr. Hall, The Stress Institute serves as a center for the collection and dissemination of information on the impact of stress on our lives. Comprised of professionals and prominent physicians in a variety of disciplines, the organization is interested in exploring the various effects of stress on mental and physical well being. The Stress Institute suggests resources and tools that are helpful in the reduction of life stress and solutions for work-life balance.
For more information and to experience some of the best online games on the Internet, visit http://www.pogo.com. For screenshots and assets, please visit info.ea.com.
About Pogo.com
Pogo.com is the #1 stickiest online casual game destination in the US(1). The site is home to 16 million unique visitors a month (worldwide) who play for more than 51 minutes a day(1). Boasting a wide variety of more than 80 free online games including puzzle, word, casino, classic card and board, Pogo.com features both single-player and multiplayer games. The site offers players an easy-to-use chat feature where millions of people talk about their favorite games, best scores, or simply share stories about their lives. Pogo.com is known for its thriving online community of players who forge life-long friendships through the site. Pogo has local sites and communities in UK (pogo.co.uk), Germany (pogo.de) and France (pogo.fr).
The premium service for Pogo.com, Club Pogo, offers players a variety of VIP features including exclusive games, no ad interruptions, private chat and avatars. Club Pogo has over 1.5 million paying subscribers.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2007, EA posted revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S and/or other countries. Official FIFA licensed product ' © The FIFA brand OLP logo is a copyright and trademark of FIFA. All rights reserved.' Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" and "PLAYSTATION" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, POGO, and Club Pogo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
The Stress Institute notes additional tips to help you de-stress and succeed during finals:
- Laugh and Play - Laughter has been scientifically proven to reduce stress hormones and release endorphins. Laughter and play boost the immune function and can aid in disease prevention. Go online and play a game or watch a funny video to take a mental break and play.
- Breathe - Most people take shallow breaths while stressed. This can starve the body and brain of oxygen. Be sure to take deep breaths before starting a test.
- Exercise - Exercise produces endorphins which helps lower stress. Walk around the block before the test or do chair yoga during the exam.
- Find a Community - Many people feel isolated and experience test taking as harsh competition. View fellow test takers as a team. Go online and find a community that you connect with, even if not directly related to the test to avoid feeling isolated.
- Eat Well - Eat foods with B-6 such as sweet potatoes, rice, and tuna which help produce serotonin. Another way to aid with depression and stress is eating foods rich in Omega 3. Try eating white fish three times a week and you may want to take Omega 3 supplements to help your mood.
Dr. Kathleen Hall stated, "Research shows blood pressure was found to be significantly elevated two weeks before college examinations, compared with post examination levels. These findings suggest college related factors such as test taking can influence the cardiovascular stress response in students. Taking short breaks from the stress of college examinations to practice stress reduction techniques can reset your thermostat and help you perform better and stay healthy during exam season."
Vice President of Pogo Marketing, Beatrice Spaine commented, "Pogo is an online game destination where college or high school students can come to take a mental break from studying with games such as the Poppit! Stress Buster or Tumble Bees. They are easy to pick up and play and can be a fun break from the serious tone and pressure of studying."
Founded by Dr. Hall, The Stress Institute serves as a center for the collection and dissemination of information on the impact of stress on our lives. Comprised of professionals and prominent physicians in a variety of disciplines, the organization is interested in exploring the various effects of stress on mental and physical well being. The Stress Institute suggests resources and tools that are helpful in the reduction of life stress and solutions for work-life balance.
For more information and to experience some of the best online games on the Internet, visit http://www.pogo.com. For screenshots and assets, please visit info.ea.com.
About Pogo.com
Pogo.com is the #1 stickiest online casual game destination in the US(1). The site is home to 16 million unique visitors a month (worldwide) who play for more than 51 minutes a day(1). Boasting a wide variety of more than 80 free online games including puzzle, word, casino, classic card and board, Pogo.com features both single-player and multiplayer games. The site offers players an easy-to-use chat feature where millions of people talk about their favorite games, best scores, or simply share stories about their lives. Pogo.com is known for its thriving online community of players who forge life-long friendships through the site. Pogo has local sites and communities in UK (pogo.co.uk), Germany (pogo.de) and France (pogo.fr).
The premium service for Pogo.com, Club Pogo, offers players a variety of VIP features including exclusive games, no ad interruptions, private chat and avatars. Club Pogo has over 1.5 million paying subscribers.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2007, EA posted revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S and/or other countries. Official FIFA licensed product ' © The FIFA brand OLP logo is a copyright and trademark of FIFA. All rights reserved.' Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" and "PLAYSTATION" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, POGO, and Club Pogo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
