By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Mar 31 2026 A new review suggests gaming’s health effects are not simply good or bad, showing how stress relief and social connection can coexist with poorer sleep, disrupted eating, and lower activity depending on how, when, and why people play. Review: A Critical Appraisal of the Links Between Video Gaming, Lifestyle Factors, Diet and Eating Behaviour: A Narrative Review . Image Credit: Dragon Images / Shutterstock In a recent study