Should you believe your eyes? Not necessarily in virtual reality
Neuroscientific research suggests perception of virtual reality is strongly influenced by expectation rather than the visual information before our eyes.
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Wellbeing and Mental Health
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Older adults who continue to perform household chores have better cognition, attention span, and physical strength compared to those who do not.
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How our microbiome might affect our mental health
A new study explores the link between depression and our microbiome health - with a particular emphasis on the impact of COVID-19.
How music can boost connections in our brain
Research suggests that music can strengthen and grow connections in our brain, potentially playing a similar role as language learning.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How music helped people cope with COVID-19 stress
A new study looks at how people used music to cope with the challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns.
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The secret of superagers' memory
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Here’s how virtual reality can help post-traumatic stress sufferers
Researchers at Cardiff University have found that virtual reality technology can help veterans suffering from PTSD. The sessions aim to eliminate cognitive avoidance—a coping strategy tha...