People tend to say that they prioritize social warmth and vitality over physical beauty when evaluating others in both personal and professional contexts, according to a new study published in the Archives...

The study finds life’s origin faces severe mathematical challenges. Chance alone may not be enough. A new study addresses one of science’s most enduring questions: how did life first arise from nonliving...

Unleashing the Power of Breakfast: How Walnuts Can Boost Your Brain Function When it comes to jumpstarting your day, many of us have our personal rituals—whether it’s a steaming cup of coffee, a calming meditation session, or a brisk cold shower. However, recent research reveals that the real secret to sharpening your mental acuity may be as simple as adding a handful of walnuts to your breakfast.

LiBBY Study is first of its kind to examine possible benefits of Delta-9 THC & CBD as safe treatment option for agitation in hospice-eligible people w/ dementia

A recent study found that conspiracy beliefs slightly decrease with age. Younger individuals tend to have stronger beliefs, linked to lower self-esteem, political dissatisfaction, and a preference for activism.

Background: Step count is used to quantify activity in individuals using accelerometers. However, challenges such as difficulty in detecting steps during slow or irregular gait patterns and the inability to apply this method to wheelchair users limit the broader utility of accelerometers. Alternative device-specific measures of physical activity exist, but their specificity limits cross-applicability between different device sensors. Moving standard deviation of acceleration (MSDA), obtained from truncal acceleration measurements, is proposed as another alternative variable to quantify physical activity in patients. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the validity and #feasibility of MSDA for quantifying physical activity in patients with stroke-induced hemiparesis by comparing it with the traditional step count. Methods: We enrolled 197 consecutive patients with stroke hemiparesis admitted to a convalescent rehabilitation ward. Using the hitoe system, a smart clothing-based physical activity measurement system, we measured MSDA of trunk movement and step count. The correlation between MSDA and step count was examined in all participants. Based on their daily living mobility levels, measured using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), participants were categorized into six subgroups: FIM1–4, FIM5 (wheelchair), FIM5 (walking), FIM6 (wheelchair), FIM6 (walking), and FIM7 (walking). Inter-subgroup differences in MSDA were analyzed. Results: A strong correlation was observed between MSDA and step count (r = 0.78, p < 0.001), with a stronger correlation in the walking group (r = 0.79, p < 0.001) compared to the wheelchair group (r = 0.55, p < 0.001). The Shapiro–Wilk test indicated no significant results for MSDA across all subgroups, supporting a normal distribution within these groups. In contrast, the step count data for the wheelchair subgroups showed significant results, indicating a deviation from normal distribution. Additionally, 20 participants (10.2%) recorded zero steps, demonstrating a floor effect in the step count data. The median MSDA values for the six subgroups—FIM1–4, FIM5 WC, FIM5 walking, FIM6 WC, FIM6 walking, and FIM7—were 0.006, 0.007, 0.010, 0.011, 0.011, and 0.014, respectively, reflecting their levels of independence based on the FIM mobility scores. The median step counts for these subgroups were 68, 233, 1386, 367, 2835, and 4462, respectively. FIM5 participants who walked had higher step counts than FIM6 participants using wheelchairs, though the difference was only marginally significant (p = 0.07), highlighting the impact of mobility type (walking vs. wheelchair). Conclusions: The results suggest the validity of MSDA as a variable for physical activity in patients with stroke, applicable to patients with stroke irrespective of their mobility measures. This finding highlights the potential of MSDA for use in individuals with motor impairments, including wheelchair users, underscoring its broad utility in rehabilitation clinical practice.

A new study published in the journal Neurology provides evidence that regular consumption of certain artificial and low-calorie sweeteners may be linked to a faster decline in memory and other cognitive...

Join us for a unique webinar, live from the Center for Advanced Internet Studies in Bochum, Germany. Janet Salmons, manager for the Sage Research Methods Community, author of Doing Qualitative Resea...

MIT research shows LLM assistance reduces brain connectivity and memory retention in student essay writing tasks.

Dr. Ira Eliasoph, a retired ophthalmologist, grew up active and always followed a low-fat diet.

Title: The Role of Smartphones in the Development of Kids Under 13Introduction:The debate around smartphones for children under 13 has gained significant attention due to conflicting views on their potential impact. This article explores current evidence, discusses the effects of having smartphones, and offers insights into how parents can help mitigate any negative impacts.Current Evidence:A recent global study highlights that children without smartphones exhibit better academic performance and higher SAT scores compared to those with them. However, this advantage diminishes when smartphone users are at a young age. Research indicates that over time, having a smartphone can lead to increased substance abuse, particularly among individuals aged 13 and above.The Problem When They Do Have One:While smartphones may offer social benefits, their negative impact becomes evident when they are already present. Smartphones can impair academic skills more than social interactions, as studies show that students with smartphones perform worse academically but less so socially compared to non-smartphone users.What If They Already Have One?When children already possess a smartphone, it can lead to significant disruptions in both academic and social lives. Social skills may suffer due to distractions from other activities, while academic performance declines as screen time becomes a constant challenge.How Parents Can Help:Parents and educators should adopt strategies such as setting boundaries on screen time, teaching healthy habits, and using technology responsibly to ensure optimal development for all children.Conclusion:While smartphones offer unique opportunities, they also carry significant risks that extend beyond academic success. By recognizing these trade-offs and implementing preventive measures, we can better support the holistic growth of young students. This approach balances innovation with responsibility, aiming for a balanced future.------#PARENTING #newstudy #ResearchStudy #Smartphones #Study

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers observed a sharp increase in adolescents experiencing functional tic-like behaviors—involuntary movements and sounds resembling Tourette Syndrome but...

A five-year study by Wageningen University and the German Primate Research Center found that wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau repeatedly strike stones against trees, presumably as a form of communication....