After decades of failed research, scientists are zeroing in on new methods to prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
from Boston University also found that persistent loneliness in mid-life made people more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer's later on.reported"serious loneliness" as of October 2020, meaning they were frequently, usually, or always lonely in the prior four weeks.Virtual reality is better for brain function than a phone or Zoom call
"It's not a Zoom call. It's not two-dimensional. You're in a Grand Canyon scene with a loved one who's talking to you and she can see it on her phone in New York and guide what videos are next," Chris Brickler, the company's CEO, said on Saturday. Researchers on the panel agreed that there's a difference between talking on the phone and experiencing a three-dimensional environment with new sights, sounds, and — in, some cases — even smells.
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