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Navigating Balance: New Insights into Elite Athletes' Skills

January 31, 2025

Elite and expert athletes constantly push the boundary of human performance. Regardless of their sport, balance is a fundamental skill that can make or break an athlete's success. Researchers set out to unpack the mystery of balance. By closely studying balance abilities, they aimed to f

health

Cancer Care in New Zealand: What Happens When Hospice Isn't an Option?

January 24, 2025

You might think that when cancer patients need extra care, they're automatically sent to hospice. But what about those who don't get accepted? In New Zealand, there's a system called specialist-primary palliative care (PC) that steps in for these patients. Let's dive into how this model works and wh

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How Employers Can Help Caregivers Juggle Work and Family Life

January 23, 2025

Balancing a job with caring for family members can be tough. This study looked into a helpful approach called a "participatory workplace" that employers can use to support their staff who have caregiving duties. The idea is to prevent and solve problems that caregivers might face while managing thei

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Chilly Weather Keeps Akron Kids Home

January 20, 2025

A sudden plummet in temperatures has led Akron Public Schools to close their doors for two days this week. The district made the announcement on Sunday, stating that all school buildings would be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. This means no classes and no after-school activities during these days.

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Food and Lifestyle: How They Affect Cancer Patients' Mood

January 18, 2025

Have you ever wondered how what we eat and do can influence our mood? This is especially true for cancer patients, who often face depression. A recent study explored how a score called Oxidative Balance Score (OBS)—which considers diet and lifestyle—is linked to depression and specific symptoms in c

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Anxiety and Balance: A Surprising Link in Elderly Women

January 17, 2025

It turns out that a bit of anxiety might not be all bad. Researchers recently found that moderate anxiety could actually help older women with low muscle strength maintain their balance. This is especially important since older adults often struggle with balance, and women are more likely to experie

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Measuring Balance with IMUs: How Many Do We Need?

January 14, 2025

Standing still might seem simple, but it's a complex balance act. Many health conditions can mess with this balance, making daily tasks tough. Researchers usually test balance in labs, but now there are affordable tools called inertial measurement units (IMUs) that can check balance in real life. Bu

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Gen Z Women Reconsider the 'Tradwife' Life

January 13, 2025

Are you familiar with the term "tradwife"? It's a trend where some Gen Z women are embracing traditional roles at home. But is this really about nostalgia for the '50s, or is there more to the story? One young woman, who prefers to stay anonymous, believes this trend is based on a desire to return

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How Dancers Use Different Legs for Balance and Landing

January 11, 2025

Ever wondered how professional dancers manage to balance and land on one leg with such grace? A recent study explored this, focusing on whether dancers treat their dominant and non-dominant legs differently during dynamic balance tasks. Thirteen female dancers, all without recent ankle injuries, too

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New Marvel Game: Heroes Get Power Boosts and Nerfs

January 9, 2025

The upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 1 is bringing big changes to the game's heroes. Some heroes, like Hulk and Hela, are getting nerfs to make them less overpowered. Meanwhile, others, such as Captain America and Cloak & Dagger, are getting buffs to make them stronger. This should make the game more b