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Virtual reality raises real risk of motion sickness

Women more likely to feel nausea than men using gaming headset

woman wearing virtual reality headset

GAME ON  Playing a virtual reality game using a headset could give you motion sickness, particularly if you are a woman, a study using the Oculus Rift concluded.

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By Betsy Mason

- More than 2 years ago

With virtual reality finally hitting the consumer market this year, VR headsets are bound to make their way onto a lot of holiday shopping lists.