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Video games might be better for balance rehab than conventional physical therapy

Video games might be better for balance rehab than conventional physical therapy

by da.manning | Feb 8, 2023 | Featured Story, The Future of Health

Don’t throw away that Wii Fit Balance Board––it might be more valuable than you think. New research from a team at Northeastern University found that active video games––like Wii Fit and Dance Dance Revolution––are more effective for improving balance than...
They’re using virtual reality to ensure patients get safe and effective drugs

They’re using virtual reality to ensure patients get safe and effective drugs

by da.manning | Jan 12, 2023 | The Future of Health

Not all drugs are created equal. Biologics, produced from living organisms, such as proteins, vaccines, and blood components, are some of the toughest drugs to concoct. Their complex molecular structures make them difficult to produce, especially when compared to...

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