Because playing with coloured blocks is way better than smoking a cig.
A study has found that playing a game of Tetris can significantly reduce cravings for food, cigarettes, and sex.
Psychologists from Plymouth university asked students to keep track of their cravings, and reporting when they felt them and how strong they were. They were asked again 15 minutes later.
Half of the students were given an iPad with a game of Tetris ready for them. These students reported that their cravings had been reduced by around a fifth.
The researchers say that this is because Tetris occupies the mental processes that would be dedicated to imagining the thing they crave.
‘Playing a visually interesting game like Tetris occupies the mental processes that support that imagery. It is hard to imagine something vividly and play Tetris at the same time.’
‘The impact of Tetris on craving was consistent across the week and on all… Read the full story