I bet you've been told that you're too old to play Pokemon Go, or maybe that gaming is somehow bar for your health.

Maybe you should just pull the plug and settle down.

Wrong!

Here are four reasons why gaming is good for your health.

One: gaming helps us beat a bad mood.

In 2010, a study followed three different groups of people: Non-gamers, moderate gamers and excessive gamers.

Moderate gamers came out on top, reporting better moods.

Excessive gamers came in second and non-gamers came in dead last - which makes sense.

I mean who doesn't feel like they're on top of the world after defeating Ganondorf or finally evolving a Dragonair or getting further than, like, two metres in QWOP.

Two: Gaming brings out self-esteem to the next level.

A recent study found gamers generally found gamers generally have a higher level of self-esteem when up against non-gamers.

Why? Well, gaming is a great way to figure out what we're good at.

Whether you dominate with your hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking or coming up with new and exciting ways to take care of your Sims.

Three: Gaming gives you a power up.

Moderate gamers reported higher energy levels than non-gamers.

But it's bad news for compulsive gamers.

Gaming too much is actually doing the opposite - it's draining your energy.

Contrary to sad and friendless gamer stereotype, gaming is actually becoming a great way to build friendships.

In fact, a 2012 study on World of Warcraft users found that socialising is actually a top reason for playing.

And for some lucky users, it brought them a little closer than just friends.

Let's not forget that Tinder's kind of a game...

So there you have it, four excuses - I mean reasons - why you should you game.

So get out there, like and share this video and spread the good word.

Happy Gaming!