Credit: PixabayLow back pain is a leading cause of disability globally, and conventional treatments like medication often fail to provide long-term relief. However, researchers at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Rural Health have found a promising new approach. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that incorporating lifestyle support into back pain...
Combining a resistance workout and electrical muscle stimulation leads to greater muscle mass and strength than resistance training aloneThe University of Texas at El Paso (note: original image extended using generative tools)New research suggests that using a standard, portable, non-invasive electrical muscle stimulator during resistance training can lead to greater improvements in both muscle...
Credit: PixabayErasing bad memories and traumatic flashbacks could significantly advance treatments for various mental health conditions. Scientists have now identified a promising new approach: weakening negative memories by reactivating positive ones.In a multi-day experiment, an international team of researchers tested this method with 37 participants. Initially, participants associated random words with negative images. The...
Credit: PixabayMaybe you, like many others, started the year with big ambitions—a home spin bike or rowing machine, for instance. By March, however, the excitement likely waned, and by June, it may have become just another clothes rack.You’re not alone. A recent Gallup survey found that seven in ten adults plan to set goals...
Credit: PixabayEven just a few minutes of physical activity can have a significant impact on brain function, with benefits for memory and cognitive abilities potentially lasting longer than previously believed.Study Shows Exercise Improves Cognitive Function Beyond the Day of ActivityA study conducted by researchers at University College London and the University of Oxford has...
The Aeke (rhymes with "bike") K1 system is presently on KickstarterAekeFor many, daily workouts guided by a personal trainer are an unaffordable luxury. However, the Aeke K1 system offers an AI-coach-assisted workout experience for a one-time cost of just under $2,000.Now featured on Kickstarter, the K1 boasts a 43-inch vertical 4K touchscreen with built-in...
Image from PixabayFinding time for daily exercise can be tough, but a new study involving nearly 15,000 people shows that just five extra minutes of activity, like stair climbing or jogging, can help reduce blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Sydney and University College London found that even this small increase in movement...
Credit: PixabayIn a study on fruit fly larvae, researchers uncovered how swallowing triggers the release of serotonin in the brain, shedding light on the connection between eating and pleasure in animals.If similar mechanisms exist in humans, this could offer valuable insights into our own drive to eat and drink. By mapping the fruit fly's...
Credit: DepositphotosHealthy aging is about balance. If you're over 50 and can stand on one leg for 30 seconds, scientists say you're aging well, even with a bit of swaying.A recent study reveals that balance declines faster with age than muscle strength or walking speed. "To our knowledge, this is the first comparison of...
Credit: DepositphotosLife often resembles a novel, brimming with romance, mystery, and a hint of fantasy. It’s no surprise, then, that our brains categorize narratives into distinct segments, much like chapters in a book.A recent study by Columbia University researchers expands our understanding of this 'chapterization' process. It confirms that transitions between different places or...
