The kind of training required to take part in strongman competitions is grueling and most definitely not for the faint of heart. And it turns out the process of recovery afterwards can be brutal in its own right. Eddie Hall, former winner of World’s Strongest Man, just posted a YouTube video showing the physiotherapy that… Read More »
Has anyone ever told you to calm down and take a deep breath? As it turns out, there’s some science behind that. Studies show that using deep, relaxing breathing techniques may help trigger a relaxation response that has physical and mental health benefits. One of the reasons that taking deep, relaxing breaths can help your… Read More »
Artificial intelligence technology based on a deep learning model could help cardiologists predict irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, before it develops. WHY IT MATTERSThat’s the conclusion drawn from two studies to be presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2019 and conducted by Geisinger researchers. A team of scientists trained a neural… Read More »
July 12th, 2019 Medgadget Editors Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics A two-year-old girl has received a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device to treat her dystonia. The condition, which results in painful random muscle movements, spasms, and the like, can lead to severe limitations on a child’s development and overall quality of life. A team at the Evelina… Read More »
Scientists know that the type of fat you can measure with a tape isn’t the most dangerous. But what is the most effective way to fight internal, visceral fat that you cannot see or feel? The answer: exercise. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center analyzed two types of interventions — lifestyle modification (exercise) and pharmacological… Read More »
This story also ran on NBC News. This story can be republished for free (details). AUSTIN, Texas — The booming $ 1.8 trillion Texas economy rivals that of many countries and puts the state at the top of a host of rankings for its fast-growing cities, low unemployment and job growth. But the familiar Texas… Read More »