Health
Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm
The coolest thing on social media these days may be celebrities and regular folks plunging into frigid water or taking ice baths.
Feb 10, 2023
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You're not a polar bear: Any plunge into cold water comes with risks
Jumping into icy cold water in the dead of winter might seem like a crazy idea, but the so-called polar bear plunge has become a popular activity, often paired with raising money for charity.
Dec 9, 2022
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Experts warn cold water immersion carries significant risk if not done responsibly
In many countries there has been an explosion in the number of people undertaking cold water immersion (CWI) for anecdotally claimed mental and physical benefits, from home-based ice baths and cold showers, to open water ...
Sep 21, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Water births provide 'clear benefits' for healthy mums and their newborns
Water births provide "clear benefits" for healthy mums and their newborns, with fewer interventions and complications during and after the birth than standard care, as well as higher levels of satisfaction for the mum, finds ...
Jul 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual physical exercise can reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety
Previous research has described how virtual training produces acute cognitive and neural benefits. Building on those results, a new study suggests that a similar virtual training can also reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety.
Jun 17, 2022
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Health
Digital dietician may help people make better choices
A new program that uses immersive virtual reality to fill the role of a digital dietitian may eventually be able to improve the nutrition care process, according to a new analysis.
May 25, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Risks discussed for alternative peripartum, neonatal practices
(HealthDay)—The risks associated with emerging alternative peripartum and neonatal practices are discussed in a report published online Jan. 24 in Pediatrics.
Jan 24, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Ice baths: Are we doing it wrong?
Whilst ice baths are popular with many athletes to aid recovery, new research published in the scientific journal Sports Sciences for Health suggests that many people might not see the expected benefits because they're not ...
Oct 19, 2021
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Neuroscience
Mindful breathing for pain control: Like yin and yang
It's long been known that meditative mindful breathing helps with various health conditions, including pain.
Oct 12, 2021
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Health informatics
Virtual reality to help patients speak up
Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology could help speech pathologists treat communication disorders, according to University of Queensland research.
Apr 1, 2021
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