Japanese researchers have developed and tested a prototype device—wearable on the fingertips—that incorporates the concept of ‘light touch’ to enhance the sense of balance. If widely implemented, the device should significantly reduce incidence of falls amongst seniors. The findings are published in the journal Scientific Reports on April 1. As we age, our sense of […]
First-born children have a lower risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes than brothers and sisters born later, but people who are part of a large family with many siblings have an increased risk of these events, suggests the results of a large population study in Sweden, published in the online journal […]
Tendons connect muscles to bones. They are relatively thin, but withstand enormous forces. Tendons need a certain elasticity to absorb high loads, such as mechanical shock, without tearing. In sports involving sprinting and jumping, however, stiff tendons are an advantage because they transmit the forces that unfold in the muscles more directly to the bones. […]
What feud? Lala Kent and Scheana Shay were all smiles in a new photo five months after calling their relationship “nonexistent.” Lala Kent and Randall Emmett’s Daughter Ocean’s Album “Baby mamas!” Randall Emmett captioned the Sunday, May 16, Instagram upload, referencing his and Kent’s 2-month-old daughter, Ocean, and Shay’s 3-week-old daughter, Summer. “@scheana congrats on […]
New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10–13 May) reveals an association between increasing body mass index (BMI) and the risk of testing positive SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19. The study is by Dr. Hadar Milloh-Raz, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-HaShomer, Ramat-Gan, Israel, and colleagues. Obesity-related factors, including […]
Speech problems such as stammering or stuttering plague millions of people worldwide, including 3 million Americans. President Biden himself struggled with stuttering as a child and has largely overcome it with speech therapy. The cause of stuttering has long been a mystery, but researchers at Tufts University are beginning to unlock its causes and a […]
Today, deliveries via cesarean sections (or c-sections) have become quite common globally. Sometimes, c-sections are a medical necessity when normal deliveries become risky either for the mother or the baby. At other times, it can be a choice. C-sections today have become considerably safer procedures than they were a few decades ago, but there is […]
If you’re curious about horses and want to get more involved with these amazing animals, we’ve compiled a few easy ways to help you get started. There are countless benefits to riding and spending time with horses, and there’s likely already a thriving community of equine enthusiasts and businesses in your area waiting to introduce […]
Their most exciting roles yet! Months after welcoming their first child, son River, Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix are “embracing parenthood very well,” a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix’s Relationship Timeline “River has enhanced their lives more than they’ve ever imagined and has brought them closer together,” the insider adds. […]
Despite numerous fan theories surfacing over Bucky Barnes’ possible bisexuality following The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the show’s director has sadly debunked the chatter. Of course, LGBTQ+ fan theories about Sebastian Stan’s character have been doing the rounds for years, though one particular moment in the latest Disney+ series has led many to suggest […]
