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Gamers are only those that sit on their computers delving into a virtual world for hours on end right? Nope! Gamers includes a wide variety of people and the potential of gaming to enhance a multitude of tasks by making them more fun applies broadly. This week we are looking at using technology based games for health from helping to motivate people to do their stroke rehab recovery to supporting people to quit smoking. Listen in to hear about the many ways gaming is applied to health in Tasmania and some of the challenges faced by those who have tried to put it into practice.