Ever wondered how exercise and vitamin supplements could team up to help with Alzheimer's disease? Scientists recently set out to answer this question by studying rats. They wanted to see if eight weeks of running (called aerobic training) along with vitamin C supplements could improve certain signs
Using a manual wheelchair (MWC) can be tough, especially for new users. A recent study talked to 18 clinicians and 25 MWC users to find out what makes things hard for them. They spent time at various rehabilitation centers, having chats that lasted between 30 to 60 minutes. They asked about moving a
Imagine you're a young, healthy adult with no blood pressure issues. What if squeezing a handgrip a few times a week could lower your blood pressure? A study explored this idea by testing different training frequencies. They split 60 young adults into three groups: one did nothing (the control group
Farming in East Asia has always been an uncertain business, largely due to the unpredictable summer rains. But now, scientists have developed a clever new tool to help farmers stay one step ahead. They've created a model that closely watches the atmosphere for early signs of rain changes. Think of i
Sports enthusiasts have long touted the benefits of functional training for athletes. But is there solid evidence to back up these claims? Let's break it down. Functional training involves exercises that mimic real-life movements and sports-specific actions. Unlike traditional gym workouts, it focus
A new study shows that triathletes did better on a quick decision-making test when they used the bathroom beforehand. The study was small, with only 13 participants. They took the Stroop test three times over a week, once without going to the bathroom, once after going naturally, and once after taki
Ever wondered if teaching students to control their impulses can help them in the long run? A recent study used a fancy method called Network Intervention Analysis (NIA) to find out. The focus was on university students' chronic ego depletion aftereffects, which is a fancy way of saying they're alwa
Neurotheology is a new area of study that looks at the connection between the brain and spiritual or religious experiences. In the world of psychiatry, this field is like a bridge that helps us understand how spirituality and religion can change how our brains work and how that might affect our ment
Ever wondered how changing the rules in basketball can affect young players? A recent study looked into this by testing three different rule sets during small-sided games. They wanted to see how these rules would impact the players' physical performance, how hard they thought they were working, and
War hero Matthew Livelsberger, 37, ended his life in an intentional explosion. He was a respected Special Forces soldier who served in Afghanistan and helped save lives. But after witnessing death up close, he struggled with mental and physical pain. He even reached out to an ex-girlfriend, an Army
