Health
Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life
Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.
May 17, 2023
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Neuroscience
Cognitive training helpful for some but not a panacea for fall prevention
One out of four adults, age 65 or older, falls every year in the U.S. Falls cause approximately 36,000 deaths annually in this age group, making it the leading cause of death from injury for older adults in the U.S.
May 16, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Getting active while living with a partial spinal cord injury
A UBC Okanagan researcher has been testing the effectiveness of a mobile app that encourages people living with a spinal cord injury—but can walk—to get active.
May 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness, self-compassion training improves quality of life for eczema patients
A mindfulness and self-compassion training intervention is effective for improving quality of life (QOL) among adults with atopic dermatitis, according to a study published online May 10 in JAMA Dermatology.
May 10, 2023
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Health
Why exercising your 'good arm' can also help the one in a sling
Injured limbs need rest. They are often kept in a sling or cast to immobilize them as a way to promote healing. But that can mean smaller and weaker muscles several weeks later. It takes a long time to rehabilitate these ...
May 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ready to run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day
Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance.
May 9, 2023
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Health
Majority of NHS Trusts do not offer training to prevent sexual harassment, study finds
Failure to implement active bystander training could thwart NHS attempts to tackle sexual harassment, say researchers at the University of Cambridge.
May 4, 2023
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Neuroscience
Passing the sniff test: Can we train our brain to boost smell and memory?
A new study is investigating whether learning to remember smells can boost memory more broadly and reduce the risk of dementia.
May 2, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Classifying cancer cells to predict metastatic potential
Cancer cells that initiate metastasis, or the spread of the disease from its primary location, are different from cancer cells that stay in the original tumor. Distinguishing metastasis-initiating cell types can determine ...
May 2, 2023
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Neuroscience
60 years later, high school quality may have a long-term impact on cognition
A study of more than 2,200 adults who attended U.S. high schools in the early 1960s found that those who attended higher quality schools had better cognitive function 60 years later.
May 2, 2023
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