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Geauga Park District unveils slate of free virtual programs

Geauga Park District is inviting nature lovers of all ages to log on for a lineup of free virtual programs designed to bring ...
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Virtual reality nature scenes ease pain sensitivity, especially with strong sense of presence

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects.
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Praying With Creation: Notice the hope revealed in nature

As we come to the end of our Season of Creation virtual nature therapy walk, we return to this year's theme: to hope and act with creation. What does it mean to hope with creation? As I type this, ...
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Pain relief without pills? VR nature scenes trigger the brain’s healing switch

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...