Playing video games like Super Mario Bros reduces burnout risk, study finds

Young adults who play video games like Super Mario Bros and Yoshi may face a lower risk of burnout, according to a study published in the journal JMIR Serious Games. It found that they also instil childlike wonder and enhance happiness. "This...suggests...the path to combating burnout...may lie not just in traditional wellness but also in reclaiming joy," a researcher said.