Games, play and the brain: How fun can strengthen your brain and body

Children are particularly vulnerable when screen time goes unchecked. [Courtesy]

Games have quietly woven themselves into everyday life, shaping how people relax, connect and spend time alone or together. Once dismissed as idle amusement, gaming has evolved into a shared cultural habit across ages, incomes and backgrounds, especially in an era where smartphones place entire gaming worlds within constant reach.

According to market research by Newzoo and Carry1st, more than three billion people worldwide are estimated to play digital games. Africa’s gaming audience has expanded particularly rapidly, with mobile gaming firmly dominating the landscape.