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Can Gaming Apps Improve Exercise Performance for Vestibular Hypofunction Patients? – Lifotravel

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Can Gaming Apps Improve Exercise Performance for Vestibular Hypofunction Patients?

Yes, gaming apps have the potential to improve exercise performance for vestibular hypofunction patients by making vestibular rehabilitation exercises more engaging, motivating, and accessible. Vestibular hypofunction, a disorder of the inner ear that affects balance, can lead to dizziness, vertigo, and instability. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises can help alleviate these symptoms but are often perceived as … Read more

Exercise Boosts Brain Power Amidst Sleep Deprivation – Lifotravel

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Summary: New research reveals that moderate exercise improves cognitive performance (CP) even under conditions of sleep deprivation and low oxygen levels. The study involved two experiments with 24 participants in total, examining the effects of partial and total sleep deprivation, as well as hypoxia, on CP. Results consistently showed that a 20-minute cycling session significantly … Read more

I talked to 263 of the world’s longest-living people—their 9 ‘non-negotiables’ for a long, happy life – Lifotravel

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I talked to 263 of the world’s longest-living people—their 9 'non-negotiables' for a long, happy life

For the past 20 years, I’ve traveled across the world to study the five Blue Zones — areas in which people live exceptionally long lives: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece and Loma Linda, California.  Based on my interviews with 263 people ages 100 or older, I’ve found that the world’s longevity … Read more

SCOTUS Rejects Appeal For Man Who Spent Years In Solitary Confinement Without Exercise – Lifotravel

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SCOTUS Rejects Appeal For Man Who Spent Years In Solitary Confinement Without Exercise

The Supreme Court on Monday decided against hearing the appeal of an imprisoned man in Illinois who was locked in solitary confinement for three years straight without any access to the outdoors or opportunities to exercise. Michael Johnson, who has been incarcerated since 2007 for a conviction related to home invasion and assault, was punished … Read more

Trudeau urges Israel to exercise ‘maximum restraint’ in Gaza – National | Globalnews.ca – Lifotravel

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Trudeau urges Israel to exercise ‘maximum restraint’ in Gaza - National | Globalnews.ca

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on the Israeli government to exercise “maximum restraint” in its military operations in Gaza and around the territory’s largest hospital. “The human tragedy that is unfolding in Gaza is heart-wrenching, especially the suffering we see in and around the Al-Shifa hospital. … Read more

Fitness Shapes Teen Brains – Neuroscience News – Lifotravel

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Summary: A novel study finds a link between childhood physical fitness and cerebellar grey matter volume in adolescents. The research, part of the FitBrain study, shows that adolescents with better neuromuscular fitness had larger Crus I grey matter volumes, important for cognition and learning. However, the study also found that better cardiorespiratory fitness was associated … Read more

Junta-led Myanmar holds joint naval exercise with top arms supplier Russia – Lifotravel

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Junta-led Myanmar holds joint naval exercise with top arms supplier Russia

The military-run Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar is holding its first joint naval exercise with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, with the countries carrying out maneuvers in the Andaman Sea. Issued on: 08/11/2023 – 11:59 2 min Reports in the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper said that the maritime security exercise with Russia … Read more

Exercise Superpower: Immune T Cells Boost Muscle Endurance – Lifotravel

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Summary: A study offers insights into how exercise may be connected to the immune system. Conducted in mice, it reveals that exertion-induced muscle inflammation triggers the action of inflammation-countering T cells, termed Tregs. These Tregs help muscles use energy more efficiently and boost exercise endurance. Beyond just warding off inflammation, the research proposes that Tregs … Read more

The 1 Unexpected Health Benefit Of Playing Pickleball – Lifotravel

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The 1 Unexpected Health Benefit Of Playing Pickleball

By now, you’ve probably seen a headline or two (or 200) labeling pickleball the “fastest-growing sport in the country.” Pickleball courts, clubs and leagues have popped up all over the country, and nearly 50 million people, or 19% of Americans, picked up a racket last year, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals. According to … Read more