Connecting play, breath, stimulation and distraction for stress relief and management. At DeepWell DTx we spent three years learning what makes video games amazing for our mental health. Our next step was
The vagus nerve is, in fact, a pair of nerves that serve as a two-way communication channel between the brain and the heart, lungs and abdominal organs, plus structures such
Sometimes we all need to take a step back and just breathe. Did you know that the benefits of breathwork go beyond just relaxation? This Forbes article explains how breathwork techniques have
That is NOT Immersive! Study finds that VR breathing interventions are NOT more effective at improving mental health outcomes than non-VR alternatives. It seems that some in the digital therapeutic
Just a few breaths away from better health. Controlled breathing stimulates the nervous and cardiovascular systems, potentially altering both physical and mental health states. This awesome article by www.neurosciencenews.com highlights the benefits
Not everything that helps us is butterflies and rainbows. Sometimes, the things in life that scare us most are what help us overcome our fear – but much better to
Curated by Ryan Douglas. There is a lot of hype behind the breathwork work trend(s) – is this all too good to be true? The answer is, #breathwork is a simple way to
Active Video Games (Exergames) Provide Both Physical and Emotional Relief to Adults and Children Facing a Myriad of Health Challenges. This study by Emma Stanmore and her associates at University
Almost 15 years ago, I worked on accessibility tools building controllers and speech enhancement tech that provided increased access to computers and other electronics. But, honestly, I never really thought
This excellent article from New York Magazine focuses primarily on the breathing aspects of the vagus nerve and the mechanism behind the calming affects of slow breathing. “Stimulating the #vagusnerve to the