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Virtual reality nature scenes ease pain sensitivity, especially with strong sense of presence

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects.
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VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects. A ...
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Why are these images of nature and sunshine multiplying on social media in the middle of winter?

Faced with the winter gloom, many people on social media are sharing more photos of sunny landscapes, flowers, and nature scenes to brighten their news feeds. This phenomenon, observed every year at ...
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Pain relief without pills? VR nature scenes trigger the brain’s healing switch

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...