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Digital games may be an overlooked ally in mental health

Brain-training games don’t improve cognitive health but can help aid in mood regulation

UO virtual reality expert says it’s not enough to put people in VR; it must be interactive

Samantha Shune, an expert on aging and mealtime, troubleshoots this frequent problem of dementia

Currently, most notices don’t come until after smoke has arrived, limiting their effectiveness

Does time outside reduce youth stress? The UO is using new tech to answer that