This is one of the many questions nine research teams wants to answers with the help of a $1.85 million grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ( Health Game Reasearch national program.
Here are a few of the future studies:
Can dance dance revolution reduce the risk of falling in the elderly with Parkinson?
Can a driving game improve cognitive ability in the elderly?
Can Wii active be used in school setting to help kids battle obesity?
Can a breath analyzer in your phone help you reduce/quit smoking?
Will one work harder if buddied up with a virtual partner?