MRI machines can be scary for some people. They are big, loud, and closed in. This can make people who feel trapped in small spaces, or claustrophobic, very anxious. But what if there was a way to make the experience less scary? Researchers wanted to find out if giving patients special glasses that
How does one handle stress? Some people turn to exercise. Others might try video games. But what if you could combine the two? That is exactly what some researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how different activities affect stress levels in young adults. They were particularly interest
Emergency room doctors face a lot of stress during their long 24-hour shifts. So, researchers wanted to see if virtual reality (VR) could help reduce their anxiety levels. They conducted a study with 26 emergency medicine residents, all around 29 years old, with an equal number of men and women. The
Anxiety is a huge problem among young people. It is the most common mental health issue. Sadly, most people who struggle with it do not get the help they need. This is a big issue. It shows that there is a pressing need for quick, easy, and effective ways to support young people's mental health. On
Ever wished you could block out the world and just listen to your music? That's exactly what Sony's wireless headphones do, and they've got plenty of fans - nearly 40, 000 to be exact. These headphones are packed with smart tech, like dual microphones that catch sounds from traffic to chatty neighbo
Imagine combining meditation with something called neuromodulation. This is a fancy term for tweaking your brain's activity using safe methods like transcranial electric stimulation (tES) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Research shows this combo can really boost how well you remember thi
