The brain is the machine that perceives, analyses, sorts, stores and prioritizes our memories. However, not all experiences and perceptions are stored in the …
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Scent-enhanced virtual reality eased negative emotions after use
Researchers found that adding synchronized scents to immersive virtual nature experiences improved short-term mood in U.S. Navy personnel, although larger …
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Prolonged Instagram use may change how the brain perceives our bodies
Instagram use could influence not only how we see our bodies, but also how our brain perceives as "ours" the bodies we inhabit. In short, it could erode our …
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Can mobile apps change how we eat?
From eco-score apps to immersive virtual supermarkets, researchers explore whether technology can nudge people toward healthier and more sustainable eating …
Study: PTSD treatment dropout rates vary widely
About a quarter of U.S. service members and veterans who start psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder quit before they finish treatment. But not all …
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