Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research BOSTON--May 3, 2016-- Researchers from the Harvard affiliated Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research (IFAR), have ...

Premature birth is a harsh change of environment for a baby. Until birth, the baby is confined to the mother's womb, surrounded by soft lighting and filtered noise. When infants are born, they are ...

Strapped into a motion-enabled simulator and wearing 3-D glasses, 36 adolescent volunteers recently experienced what it was like to 'travel' through a field of virtual stars. The experiments provided ...

Researchers have found evidence that sub-sensory vibrations delivered to the foot sole of older adults significantly augmented the physiologic complexity of postural control and led to improvement in ...

Noise isn't always just measured by volume. By living and learning in New York City, we’re constantly in sensory overload as we encounter different sights, smells, and sounds that surround us. This is ...

People on the autism spectrum or others with sensory-processing issues can often find typical outings overwhelming. Loud noises, flashing lights and crowds are known to trigger attacks of anxiety. Ten ...

I have a friend who has been diagnosed with autism, and they have always struggled with sensory issues, particularly related to sound. They can be easily overwhelmed by hearing a lot of background ...