All media has the potential to heal. Immersive media has the potential to transform medicine. Kris Krüg did a wonderful job of summarizing our SXSW panel that discussed the role immersive media can
New video game eliminates injection pain and eases anxiety for young patients. Needle fear is a very real phenomenon and can be a high source of anxiety for patients and
Playing action video games is found to significantly increase alertness and attention in college students. Many folks are surprised to learn that action video games hold some of the greatest
Light and sound, the building blocks of video games and other immersive media, found to combat Alzheimer’s Disease. New research suggests 40-hertz sensory therapy can help flush toxic proteins from
Chronic pain is a health crisis impacting 20% of the US and European populations. Video games can help. This article from Nature magazine does a great job of looking at
Harvard is now offering a Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health! The new nine-month program is part of the Harvard Medical School and is designed for those interested
No, gaming isn’t a niche, violence-inducing pastime, it’s the defining entertainment medium of our time and perhaps a real answer for mental health. This article really resonated with me. It
I don’t normally hit the brakes this hard at the very start of an article, but I think a lot of people reading this might have a sharp, instinctive reaction
New research finds live music significantly amplifies emotional responses in the brain. As we delve deeper into the understanding of media as medicine we are looking for neurological hooks and
A study of more than 2,000 kids that play video games finds beneficial changes in their brains and behavior. The interesting thing about brain / video game studies is it
Studies have found that American men are struggling with a “friendship recession” in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Loneliness isn’t just bad for the soul, but for physical health
NPR reports on the blending of art and science in the treatment of neurological disorders. Immersive medicine (IMM) is the use of immersive media in the delivery and direct construction of