The OVR Technology Blog
Published Apr 4, 2021 Smell-o-Vision is Real! "I was very impressed with how precise OVR’s ION device was. The company calls it the most precise device of its kind, and I believe it." Erikka Innes Medium Magazine
It’s no secret that meditation is good for our overall health and wellbeing. Meditation has the potential to help ease anxiety and depression, relieve chronic pain, improve sleep quality, reduce migraine severity, and more, according to the Mayo Clinic. Mindfulness meditation can actually change...
Science and medicine are constantly evolving. Case in point: how quickly we’ve learned and adapted—nationally and internationally—to the coronavirus pandemic. From creating brand-new vaccines to COVID-19 antibody treatments, scientists have had to pivot quickly to create necessary medical solutions...
Turns out, experiences versus material goods are what makes us happier, according to research. This explains, at least in part, the appeal of Virtual Reality (VR). So what is VR? It’s an all-consuming experience. But also VR continues to evolve and is becoming more immersive and engaging for the...
Virtual reality has recently become a popular topic in psychological studies due to its potential to help with disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and trauma. While mindfulness, meditation, and grounding techniques can all be useful tools for these conditions, it can be difficult...
Whether you’re familiar with the term “holistic treatment” or not, chances are you’ve heard of the umbrella term it falls under—integrative medicine—or one of the other treatments in this grouping. Other integrative medicine healthcare practitioners include functional medicine, naturopathic...
Innovative Olfactory Technology Makes Meditation Apps Better Meditation is powerful stuff. And the research testing—and proving—the benefits of meditating are growing exponentially, according to Harvard. Here are a few recent examples:
A New Employee Benefits Solution Employee benefits are changing, in part as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and how work environments have shifted. There’s also a growing interest in workplace programs and work perks that help with reducing stress, supporting employee happiness, and...
Forest Bathing is Connected to Relaxation and So to Mental Health Most of us spend most of our time indoors. In fact, according to a survey from the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend 87 percent of their time indoors, and 6 percent in a vehicle. Do some quick math and that leaves a...
Immersion in Relaxing Scents Can Improve the Feeling of Wellbeing Scent is one of our most powerful senses. It’s the only sense linked to our brain’s memory system. It also plays a role in our motivation, behavior, and emotion. In fact, according to research, we have about 300 olfactory receptor...