Yoga Can Lower Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to…
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Central Valley groundwater depletion raises Sierra and may trigger small earthquakes
GPS measurements show that the Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges rise several millimeters per year (red dots) as a result…
High-tech peg measures palsy patients’ dexterity
It looks like a game board and many of its users will find it fun, but there’s serious intent behind…
Study finds hazardous flame retardants in preschool, childcare settings
A new study of preschools and day care centers finds that flame retardants are prevalent indoors, potentially exposing young children…
Partisan Media Driving a Wedge between Citizens, Study Finds
Viewing partisan news reports from both the conservative and liberal viewpoints doesn’t make people more accepting of citizens on the…
Study: Concussion Rate in High-School Athletes More Than Doubled in 7-Year Period
Concussion rates in U.S. high-school athletes more than doubled between 2005 and 2012, according to a new national study using…
Caring for Horses Eases Symptoms of Dementia
In the first study of its kind, researchers have determined that spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia.…
Robots may need to include parental controls
Older adults' fears that companion robots will negatively affect young people may create design challenges for developers hoping to build…
Mobile health apps lack behavior-change techniques
Behavior-change techniques are not well represented in the marketing materials for top-rated physical-activity apps, according to a team of Penn…