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Could Frame Running Be the Key to Active Living for Kids with Severe Walking Impairments?

December 30, 2024

Imagine this: a group of kids, laughing and sweating, zooming around in oversized walkers. No, it's not a scene from a futuristic film, but a snapshot from a groundbreaking study exploring the potential of Frame Running. This sport, adapted for those with significant walking impairments, was tested

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How Do Patients Feel About Digital vs. Traditional Dentures?

December 30, 2024

Ever wondered how patients and dentists feel about digital dentures compared to the traditional ones? Researchers decided to find out by looking at studies that compared the two. They wanted to know if there was a difference in how patients felt about their dentures and how dentists thought they wor

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Exercise Order Matters: Improving Kids' Flatfoot with Intrinsic Muscles First

December 29, 2024

Did you know that the order of exercises can make a big difference in how well kids' feet improve? A study looked at how starting with either the small (intrinsic) or big (extrinsic) foot muscles affected muscle growth and flatfoot reduction in boys aged 10-12. They found that starting with intrinsi

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Discovering New Superconductors with a Simple Swap

December 29, 2024

Scientists have found a clever way to boost the superconducting powers of certain metal borocarbides. They started with a compound called Ca2B4C4, which didn't show much superconducting promise. But by swapping out calcium (Ca) for sodium (Na), they significantly increased the electronic density at

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Health Worry Online: A Peek into Saudi Students' Lives

December 29, 2024

Ever heard of cyberchondria? It's like when you look up a tiny ache and suddenly think you have a rare disease. This is happening more and more among students at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With the internet at their fingertips, these students can find detailed

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Exploring Qigong's Impact on Cancer Patients' Lives and Stress Levels

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered how ancient Chinese exercise could change modern cancer patients' lives? A study took a closer look at Guolin Qigong, a traditional exercise, to see how it affects the quality of life and stress levels of cancer patients over six months. Unlike a randomized trial, this study observed p

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Friendship and Mental Health: A Two-Way Street in Preadolescence

December 28, 2024

You might have heard that good friends can help you feel better when you're down. But have you ever thought about how this works the other way around? Researchers wanted to see if feeling good or bad also affects how well you get along with others. They looked at kids in preadolescence, a time when

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Why Some Kids Get Wheezy After Exercise: What Health Pros Need to Know

December 28, 2024

Ever noticed some kids getting short of breath or wheezy after running around? This isn't always asthma. Sometimes, even kids without asthma can have something called exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). Athletes are especially prone to it. Think of it like when you blow up a balloon: just li

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Mixing Messages: Different Advice on Activity Levels

December 27, 2024

Public health bodies around the world, like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offer guidelines to keep us active. But hold on – are they telling us the same thing? Not quite. For starters, they use different names for what we know as 'aero

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Power Training's Impact on Bone Health: Why Age and Gender Matter

December 27, 2024

Are you aware that power training can strengthen bones? A recent study found some interesting patterns. Over 12 weeks, older adults with mobility issues participated in a power training program. The results? Women showed greater bone strength improvements, particularly in their upper limbs like the