Magnetic Fields to Alleviate Anxiety
Using a combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and virtual reality, researchers have helped to reduce anxiety in people with panic disorders.... Read More...
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Brain-Computer Interface & Virtual Avatar Offers New Hope to Patients with Gait Disabilities
Coupling a non invasive brain computer interface with a virtual walking avatar may help those with gait disorders to regain control of their movements, a new study reports.... Read More...
Body Ownership is Not Impaired in Schizophrenia
Using the Full Body Illusion test, researchers discover those with schizophrenia do not have an impaired sense of body ownership. The findings contradict other theories which state those with schizophrenia may feel as though their bodies do not belong to themselves.... Read More...
Visiting Virtual Beach Improves Patient Experiences During Dental Procedures
A virtual walk on a beach could help improve people's experiences during dental procedures, a new study reports.... Read More...
Live Interactions With Robots Increase Their Perceived Human Likeness
According to researchers, people who watch live interactions between robots and other people are more likely to consider the robot to have more humanlike qualities.... Read More...
Can Virtual Reality Help Us Prevent Falls in the Elderly and Others?
Virtual reality system may help to detect and reverse balance impairments, researchers report.... Read More...
Human Cognitive Map Scales According to Surroundings
A new study investigates how we are able to assess new locations and become orientated with the help of visual cues.... Read More...
Finger Prosthesis Provides Clues to Brain Health
An experiment aimed to investigate how the brain interprets artificial touch sensation from a finger neuroprosthesis, has revealed new information for developing way to measure brain health.... Read More...
People Remain Calm as the World Ends, Video Game Study Suggests
A new study reveals people tend to behave helpfully as their virtual world ends.... Read More...
Using Virtual Reality to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment
Researchers report mild cognitive impairment can be remotely detected with the help of a self administered brain training game.... Read More...
‘Mirror Game’ Test Could Secure Early Detection of Schizophrenia
A new computerized 'mirror game' has been shown to give more accurate diagnosis of schizophrenia than clinical interviews, a new study reports.... Read More...
Virtual Reality May Help Improve Motor Skills in Damaged Limbs
Using virtual reality technology may allow people to regain motor control in damaged limbs, a new study reports.... Read More...