Struggling with spatial navigation in a virtual reality environment can predict actual brain shrinkage a year later in adults without memory problems. These navigation tests might offer a new way to ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) often begins long before it is clinically recognized, with subtle brain changes emerging years before noticeable memory loss or cognitive decline. Among the earliest regions ...

A new study offers hope for people who are blind or have low vision (pBLV) through an innovative navigation system that was tested using virtual reality. The system, which combines vibrational and ...

Virtual reality headsets will be popular gifts this holiday season, as more and more companies dip their toes into the cyber-ecosystem. From virtual golf experiences to gaming and meditation retreats, ...

One company, Floreo, is hoping their tools will lead the way, despite some criticisms from autism self-advocates. By Gautham Nagesh This article is part of Upstart, a series on young companies ...