Before you old curmudgeons condemn all video games as time-wasters brain-drainers, a recent study found that certain video games, including word games, puzzles, and the “cozy” simulations like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, can actually improve sleep quality for adults.
“Video games may be a useful source of recreation and refreshment from daily routine. When appropriately used, they can bring numerous benefits to psychological health, cognitive functioning, and sleep.”
**In the interest of full disclosure there has been no independent confirmation that the author of the study was employed by the video game industry and is a well-known consumer of large quantities of edibles. – Ed.