Can playing the drums really improve your health? According to the University of Gloucestershire, who developed the world’s first percussion physiology lab and are now working with drummer Clem Burke (of Blondie) on a new research project investigating the potential health and mental benefits of play an interactive percussion-based computer. games.

Not in vain is there a computer game company collaborating on the project with them and they are going to focus on certain groups of people. Now, from personal experience, I know that drumming provides good exercise and an outlet for stress, so it wouldn’t seem like a stretch to show that it can bring health benefits to people who play regularly (and with a little attitude). ) .

Whether played for the health benefits or not, interactive video games continue to grow in popularity as sales continue to grow despite the current global recession. These types of studies are also becoming more popular as health problems such as childhood obesity, adult obesity, autism, and workplace stress continue to rise in prevalence and scientists and others try to find new ways to get people active.

Many leading scientists even believe that “learning these motor skills in such a fun way can improve cognitive flexibility and facilitate recovery…” for patients with poor brain function due to various diseases.

I guess we really should have seen it coming. The new generation of Nascar drivers grew up learning the different tracks while playing racing video games, so perhaps the next generation of drummers and guitarists will come from the ranks of kids who play games like rock band and guitar hero.