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Smokers and snackers report a decreased activity in their  respective vices making casual games a healthier break!According to the American Cancer Society , smoking-related diseases claim an estimated 430,700 American lives each year and  many of us are working on on some weight-loss or tackling obesity.   The survey say that some people people are turning to computer games for relaxation, and stress-relief. instead of smoking and snacking

In a recent survey,  commissioned by RealGames(TM),the Games Division of RealNetworks®, playing casual games has a positive affect on  bad habits and lifestyle choices.  Here are some  of their findings:

• Of the respondents watching their weight, 59 percent agreed playing casual games was a distraction from snacking.
•  Of those who are smokers, 42 percent said playing casual games was a  distraction from smoking and tobacco use.
• Smokers typically play casual games on weekdays after work, before
  they go to sleep or on the weekends. This is often the time when they take a smoke break.
• Hidden picture games are the most popular among smokers. "Little Shop of Treasures" and "Mysteryville" are big favorites in this genre.
• Participants most commonly report feeling "relaxed and relieved of
  stress" after a typical game break during their day.

Game playing is an inexpensive way to keep busy and take your mind off  snack foods that are calorie laden or tobacco cravings.

Survey Methodology -- The research was conducted by Information SolutionsGroup, ttp://www.infosolutionsgroup.com for RealNetworks. The results arebased on online surveys completed by 4,537 respondents randomly selected between December 28, 2007 and January 11, 2008.