The Covid-19 pandemic has clearly highlighted how technology has come to aid older adults and patients when they couldn't go physically for their regular checkups. Now, with virtual reality becoming more and more accepted in different walks of life, a new study has found that virtual training for patients who can't do physical exercise, is actually helpful to help reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety. 

The study indicates that physical exercise benefits our overall well-being. But for some -- such as neurological patients, people suffering from cardiovascular disease, and hospitalised patients -- physical exercise is not feasible, or even too dangerous.

However, similar effects may be brought about using Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR).