Using your feet like hands can cause organised 'hand-like' maps of the toes in the brain, never before documented in people, finds a new UCL-led study of two professional foot painters.
Sep 10, 2019
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Tool use has long been considered one of the behaviors that makes humans, well, human.
Apr 17, 2017
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American and European scientists have found that increasing natural marijuana-like chemicals in the brain can help correct behavioral issues related to fragile X syndrome, the most common known genetic cause of autism.
Sep 25, 2012
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For many decades, if not centuries, researchers, medical professionals and the general population have believed that people with flat feet are more prone to developing a variety of problems.
Apr 23, 2024
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When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 19, 2024
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Life in plastic isn't always fantastic, especially when it comes to the health of your feet.
Jul 26, 2023
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Riffing off 2019's "hot girl summer" and 2022's "Adam Sandler summer", online magazine The Cut has declared 2023 the year of the "barefoot-boy summer".
Jul 17, 2023
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Unfortunately, most runners will experience shin splints at some point, and though questions remain about what causes this lower leg pain and how to fix it, one thing's clear: At their worst, shin splints can be debilitating ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Getting a new knee or hip can be life-changing, but first you have to get through the recovery after surgery.
Oct 21, 2022
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Diagnostic delay is common for patients with psoriasis and is increased for men and with psoriasis in specific areas, according to a study recently published online in the British Journal of Dermatology.
Jun 22, 2022
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