Helping a child in a virtual reality game increased players’ motivation to help others in real life, according to a new study.

Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person's sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers.

Stephen Jones, Ph.D., founder of VisitingVR.com, leads a group of Friendship House residents on a guided virtual reality adventure. (Friendship House photo) We can all agree there are things about all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jim Holtshouse watches video through a Rendever virtual-reality headset at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio retirement community in ...

Most users of virtual reality tools do so for entertainment, but Texas Health has put them to use as part of its alcohol addiction recovery program in Mansfield. Dr. Ken Jones, a behavioral clinical ...

In the last 2 years, virtual reality and augmented reality have taken a step toward more practical applications in eye care.In 2024, Healio | OSN looked at this digital technology as it was making its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Virtual reality can be an isolating form of technology, but a Boston-based company called Rendever is turning VR into a catalyst ...

LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold ...