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Navigating a Virtual World Helped Older Adults’ Memory
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Navigating a Virtual World Helped Older Adults’ Memory

By Carolyn Wilke | Scientific American June 2021 Issue Credit: Getty Images Scientists have long sought to prevent sharp memories from dulling with age, but the problem remains stubborn. Now research published in Scientific Reports suggests virtual reality might help older people recall facts and events based on specific details. The study involved 42 healthy older adults from the San Francisco Bay Area. Half...

Navigating a Virtual World Helped Older Adults’ Memory
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Navigating a Virtual World Helped Older Adults’ Memory

By Carolyn Wilke | Scientific American June 2021 Issue Credit: Getty Images Scientists have long sought to prevent sharp memories from dulling with age, but the problem remains stubborn. Now research published in Scientific Reports suggests virtual reality might help older people recall facts and events based on specific details. The study involved 42 healthy older adults from the San Francisco Bay Area. Half...