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Meditative breathing and VR combo reduces pain without drugs

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Researchers at the University of Michigan have combined the ancient tradition of meditative breathing with modern technology, namely a virtual reality headset. The result, according to a new study from the team, is a reduction in pain perception, offering patients a way to reduce their use of painkillers.

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AWE 2022 Day One: An AR-Heavy Day Focusing on Presence

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His main prediction was that the current constellation of XR wearables will eventually converge into “one glass that does it all.” Hyman explored a number of examples, including the University of Michigan who have a digital twin of their campus in AltspaceVR. Elizabeth Hyman.

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