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
Video games, neuroscience and artificial intelligence are converging, changing the ways we design therapies and deliver care. There is a growing scientific movement at the intersection of AI, neuroscience, gaming
Interactive art shown in study to improve mood and reduce anxiety. Study participants reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing an interactive Monet
Building a better brain through immersive media. The power of music, dance and poetry. “Creativity is making new connections, new synapses,” says Ivy Ross, who is vice president of hardware design
Separating the healing power of play from the addictive properties of video games. Video games can be a powerful tool for cognitive and emotional growth. They can improve focus, enhance
Play Better, Work Better, Be Better: Why the masters of game design are also the masters of behavioral change. #powerofplay Game and experience driven play is showing itself to be an
Sneak Preview! Get the first look at this amazing review that details how video games use creative play to enhance brain plasticity and therapeutic response. This study is set to
A massive 116 study meta-review (from 2017!) reveals video games are capable of changing our brain shape and function. Marc Palaus and team reviewed 22 gaming studies exploring structural changes in
Light and sound, the foundation of video games, shown to reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This research, published by the amazing folks at Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. demonstrates the power of light and
Video games will be used to better understand Parkinson’s disease and build large scale neurological models. Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Approximately 500,000 Americans are
Music therapy is shown to reduce agitation and the need for medication in 67% of people living with dementia. Research reveals music’s incredible power to improve the lives of millions
Human factors, more than pure technology, will lead the way to the adoption of next generation gaming and media. Using only your mind, you can imagine, you can dream impossible