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New research explores using virtual reality (VR) as a cognitive screening tool for detecting early dementia. Traditional methods often miss subtle cognitive impairments, but VR can create immersive experiences that better mimic real-life situations.
A recent study revealed that humans better predict and track the motion of objects moving towards their legs, irrespective of gravity, suggesting that visual and bodily cues linked to our upright posture play a more critical role than gravitational signals...
In a recent study, over half of the palliative care patients reported immediate relief from pain and depression after personalized 20-minute VR sessions.
Researchers found that VR erotica raises anxiety levels in women more than 2D films, especially in first-person view. The findings shed light on VR's potential as a therapeutic tool.
A clinical trial combining virtual reality and brain stimulation showed promising results in reducing PTSD symptoms among U.S. veterans, marking a potential breakthrough in treatment approaches and offering new hope for those affected by the condition.
A recent study found that a VR session increased self-compassion and decreased self-criticism in students, showcasing VR's potential in emotional healing and personal growth.
A study reveals that story elements in VR exercise games could enhance physical activity, offering a novel way to motivate exercise in young adults. Despite not increasing playtime, narratives led to more vigorous activity.
A study showed VR exposure therapy reduced anxiety symptoms in three children with phobias, demonstrating its potential as an effective, feasible treatment for childhood anxiety disorders.
Scientists have started to examine whether virtual reality can help teenagers with developmental language disorders improve their social skills and emotional understanding.
Researchers have discovered the "phantom touch illusion" in VR, where users feel touch without physical contact, challenging our understanding of sensory processing and brain-body interaction.
Playing "Beat Saber" in VR improved some cognitive functions, unlike physical training, according to new research. The findings suggest that VR shows promise for cognitive gains in short, engaging sessions.
Virtual reality therapy may help individuals with hoarding disorder declutter, with a pilot study showing promising results published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. The study involved older adults using VR to simulate discarding items, leading to a reported decrease...
A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology indicates that spacious natural landscapes can enhance feelings of selflessness, connectedness, and boost positive emotions. The research, conducted using immersive virtual reality, found that participants felt a diminished sense of...
A study of 9 to 13-year-old children in Finland has revealed that children's eye movements during a virtual reality memory game can help identify those with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The pattern characteristics that allowed the differentiation were dispersed throughout...
Researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia have developed a virtual reality (VR) experience that seeks to simulate the subjective effects of psychedelic drugs. They hope that replicating psychedelic experiences within VR will produce similar therapeutic benefits to psychedelic-assisted...