Playing video games has not really been appreciated by many and has only been considered as an addictive source over the past decade with the boom in the video gaming industry. This misconception has been broken by research which has brought out scientifically proven benefits of playing video games. Some of the proven uses of playing video games are as follows:
The current generation of video games includes a lot of movement stimulation, and players who get hooked onto such games learn the art of movement faster than those who do not play such games, especially in children. These motor skills are embedded into the brain and, therefore, stay with you even as you grow.
While physical activity boosts simulation of the whole body, video games exclusively stimulates the brain to a greater capacity because of hand–eye coordination. The brain is tasked with the duty of coordinating physical, visual, and audial movement within the given time factors in order to ensure success in the game. And when they fail, the players never give up, they keep plunging in and play along to make sure they progress to higher levels and reach the finale. The higher the level, the better the coordination abilities required to win the game. By doing so, they will be able to achieve a better hand–eye coordination and enhance those skills while in the real world.
Any player will improve their decision-making skills because video games require the players to think on their feet and react quickly. These video games are designed to help players to be slowly pushed into harder playing zones so that they get a lay of the game and then use their knowledge to progress into deeper challenges. One wrong decision can be fatal in the game. Hence, children and adults are pushed to the pinnacle of strategy making in these games. Education in the form of fun always stays longer compared to driving the laws of physics in theoretical form.
Stress is a major deterrent for happiness in today’s complex world. People who unwind in front of their game consoles at the end of the day tend to be able to blow off steam easily compared to those who do nothing. When one plays a videogame, they get completely immersed into it that a sense of achievement flourishes when they make even small progresses in the game. This is not a way of running away from reality but an alternative form to unwind just like physical activity. In the case of children, video games act as a numbing agent to distract them from pain. Video games can be engaging to the extent that the outer harsh realities are forgotten momentarily.
With these perks, one can enjoy playing their favorite video games and also acquire some skills and avail the benefits of these video games.
Gout is a painful defective metabolism disease that causes hyperuricemia, or too much uric acid in the blood. Excess uric acid accumulates when chemical compounds known as purines from foods (i.e., high protein foods like seafood and liver) breakdown. In healthy individuals, purine dissolves in the blood and is eliminated from the body via the kidneys. However, in gout patients, uric acid is produced in such high levels it’s unable to be evacuated. Instead, the build up turns into uric crystals (or tophi) that cause gouty arthritis, typically in smaller joints of the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, fingers, and most commonly the big toe.
Gout usually strikes in what’s known as flare ups, or gout attacks, during nighttime in the following symptoms:
Gout should be examined and brought to the attention of a doctor immediately. If gout is left untreated inflammation and pain can last up to 2-weeks and permanent joint and tissue damage can result from recurrent attacks. Also, due to uric crystals build up in the urinary tract, kidney stones can also develop in patients. The most common treatments for gout include:
The most typical treatment route for gout is medication prescribed to relieve painful inflammatory symptoms, and also to prevent the development of uric crystals and future gout attacks. Taken orally, the most common medication used to treat gout aim to relieve joint pain and inflammation:
In combination with pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications, doctors also try to decrease the production of uric acid in patients by prescribing drugs like:
There’s just something about a classic pick up truck. As far as stature and power, the following trucks led the way as far as impressive styling, engine power, hauling and off road capabilities that, no doubt, inspired the design of many pickups on the road today.
Here’s our list of the six most tried and true pickup trucks in history:
When I was a kid, all the cool teens had a Ford Bronco, but those with a limited edition Baja Bronco were king of the road. Why? As far as off-roading capabilities, the Baja offered a powerful 302-cid V8 paired with a C4 automatic, plus drivers got a impressive boost due to the high cut rear wheel wells and flares, which left ample room for huge tires. The Baja screamed daring adventure roll cage and special enhancements made to offer heavy-duty suspension.
Ford longed to take their classic F150 off-road, but it took until 2009 for them to create the Raptor, a pick up that offered smooth driving and handling and four-wheeling on even the most extreme desert terrain. Not to mention, this truck could haul an 8000-pound trailer. No problem! Offered in a SuperCrew cab and SuperCab configuration, the Raptor also featured a 4WD system based on the standard F-150, plus urethane bump stops and internal-bypass Fox Racing shocks, which allowed for smooth-riding suspension over the roughest roads and highest jumps.
More of a conversion kit than a model truck, Napco (otherwise known as the Northwest Auto Parts Company) made up for the fact that 1950s pickups didn’t come in 4WD (opposed from Dodge). So Napco designed a 4WD offered a conversion kit that let Chevy, Fords, and GMC owners get the 4WD power they longed for. By the year 1957, pick up manufacturers finally caught on and began installing Napco Power-Pak 4WD conversions on their assembly line pick ups.
While GM and Ford enthusiasts may have issue with this truck, one can hardly match the ruggedness of the Dodge Ram of the early 90’s with it’s Cummins diesel engine. In fact, you can still witness the impact of this redesigned Ram on many GM and Ford trucks to this day, with it’s “big rig” styling.
Prior to the Ford F-150, the Highboy was king of the Ford pick up empire. A tough-as-nails truck renowned for it’s ultra-rugged driving capabilities on any terrain, the Highboy was named for its sky-high frame and 35-inch tall tires that was inches taller than any Jeep, Dodge, or GM on the market. After 1977, the Highboy was considered a “Lowboy” as it was constructed at least 2-inches lower, which is why the original pre-1977 model is now considered a collector’s item.
When a celebrity race car driver pairs up with an auto manufacturer, sometimes the results can be disappointing, which was sort of the case when Rod Hall collaborated with Chrysler to birth the Rod Hall Signature Edition Dodge pick up truck. Only 33 of these beauties were made, and despite the Dodge Ram 150 base design, bed-mount light bar and driving lights, and slick pre-runner front and rear bumpers, for some reason Dodge plopped in a whimpy 318-cid V8 with only 170 hp. Despite the fact, this truck continues to be a collector’s item among pick up truck buffs.
The pickup truck is synonymous with America. It’s tough. It works hard. And it has no problem getting dirty to get the job done. This is likely why the pickup truck continues to be among the best selling vehicle in North America. Regardless of if you’re part of team Dodge, Ford, or Chevy, you know that owning a truck offers a truly unique driving experience compared to any sedan, small compact, or even an SUV.
Here are our top reasons to super-size your driving experience to a pickup truck:
If it’s room you desire, ignore any desires to buy a sleek, compact car and turn to a pickup instead. Seriously, a recent Chevy Silverado offers ample legroom and cargo space for a comfortable daily commute or road trip because who wants a leg cramp to start the work day. Passengers can literally stretch their legs out in a roomy four full pickup truck with ample room for tools and everything you need.
Perhaps power and hauling capabilities are your biggest concern when thinking about pickup truck ownership. However, believe it or not safety is a huge benefit of pickup truck ownership. positive! Think about the safety features built in to most full-size trucks—you get a caged cab, vehicle stability, safety seatbelt systems, side impact protection, and even trailer sway control already built into your vehicle.
Sure, if you own a pickup truck you kind of open yourself up to helping every single person you know move house. However, when it comes to hauling your own stuff, you can’t go wrong with a pickup truck. Take a truck like the Chevy Silverado for example, you can suddenly haul up to 12,000 pounds no problem thanks to the impressive torque and horsepower. Suddenly your vehicle can easily transition from work truck to off road camping vehicle of your dreams.
If it’s a boost you want, a pickup is your best bet when it comes to the best visibility on the road. The height of a standard pickup truck cabin permits a view over most other vehicles on the highway. Is that a traffic jam 6 blocks ahead? Luckily, you’ll be able to see it and take a quick detour if you drive a pickup. Not to mention, the cab of a pick up offers the driver and all passengers all-round visibility, front, back and side thanks to huge rear and side-view mirrors.
Leading us into the next reason why trucks are such great vehicles.
Putting aside all jokes about overcompensating, there is little doubt that many individuals choose to drive a pickup for the sheer power it offers. While Ford, Chevy, and GM differ as far as horses under the hood, most current trucks offer between 350- to 440-horsepower (hp) if you consider a Ford F-250 or a Dodge Ram.
Pickup trucks represent the American dream. And while car buyers have vered from SUV to sports coupe over the past few years, pickup truck buffs tend to harken to the past when it comes to sticking with their love of the classic pickup truck. Many of the following classic trucks in good condition sell for a pretty steep price among collectors.
Here are four of the most coveted collectible pickup trucks:
Considered neither a car nor a truck, the Bronco was unique as far a broaching the needs of both a car and a truck driver, which explains it’s motto “the best of both worlds”. This cube shaped truck debuted for 1966 in rudimentary form for a mere $2400 (base model). However, it was the impressively wide (at 92-inches) wheelbase that offered serious off roading, smooth highway driving, and extreme towing capabilities in a single vehicle. Touted literally as a sports car with 4-wheel drive, the Bronco was mounted on coil springs and outfitted with a V8 engine that could literally take drivers from camping to off roading while offering the style and comfort of a family wagon. Today, this year range of Ford Bronco retails for $25k plus.
Behold the inaugural Ford F-series pickup. Think of it as the crown of America’s trucking obsession. Considering this Ford series has ranked in the best-selling for decades, many pickup truck owners are still firmly planted in the Ford camp thanks to this very vehicle. If you’re lucky enough to find a 1948 Ford F1 for sale, you can expect to pay upwards of $30K depending on condition and customizations.
Looking at this truck, there’s little wonder that it was originally designed in the early 1940’s for military purposes. However, the Dodge Power Wagon caught on in the mainstream market due to its ability to travel virtually anywhere. The impressive 4×4 capabilities of this truck was so good that it there were no revisions until it was discontinued in 1968. If you spot one, expect to pay $45k or more!
It was called the “Super” for good reason. This high-option, everyday use pickup truck boosted unique interior design with a/c, tach dash, power brakes and steering, headliners, and tilt columns. Plus, the exterior could be costoumize with special paint and trim. Find one and expect to pay up to $30k for a model in good condition with lots of options.
