Researchers at ETH Zurich, Empa and EPFL are developing a 3D-printed insole with integrated sensors that allows the pressure of the sole to be measured in the shoe and thus during any activity. This helps athletes or patients ...
Mar 15, 2023
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Simon Fraser University professors Paul Tupper and Caroline Colijn have found that physical distancing is universally effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19, while social bubbles and masks are more situation-dependent.
Nov 20, 2020
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The emotional connection or calming feeling that accompanies a walk in a park or forest is the result of psychological needs being met, according to a recent study from researchers at Texas A&M University, the University ...
Nov 9, 2020
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For patients with dementia who have symptoms of aggression and agitation, interventions such as outdoor activities, massage and touch therapy may be more effective treatments than medication in some cases, suggests a study ...
Oct 14, 2019
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If worn correctly, antipollution face masks can reduce health ailments and the benefits far outweigh the financial costs, according to a new large-scale study.
Jun 5, 2024
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Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of depression in adolescents and young adults—and a simultaneous uptick in the inclusion of technology and social media in everyday life. ...
May 29, 2024
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An outbreak of deadly tick-borne disease is occurring among people who've recently been to Baja California in Mexico, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns.
Dec 11, 2023
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I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside, swimming and other outdoor activities with my family. Recently, I was diagnosed with breast ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Infants who nap a lot have smaller vocabularies and poorer cognitive skills—according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Jul 27, 2023
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As a four-day work week is trialed in countries across the globe, health researchers at the University of South Australia say they're "all in" when it comes to a long weekend, especially as new empirical research, published ...
Apr 13, 2023
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