Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology could help speech pathologists treat communication disorders, according to University of Queensland research. Dr. Atiyeh Vaezipour, from the RECOVER Injury Research Center, said the results provided a foundation to inform the design, development and implementation…
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Mimes help us ‘see’ objects that don’t exist
When we watch a mime seemingly pull rope, climb steps or try to escape that infernal box, we don’t struggle to recognize the implied objects—our minds automatically ‘see’ them, a new study concludes. To explore how the mind processes the…
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Big investments in vaccine capacity can help governments save lives and boost economies
Wherever they are available, COVID-19 vaccines are saving lives, lowering infection rates, and enabling economies to start recovering from the pandemic’s debilitating effects. But on a global level, there are not enough vaccine courses to go around as demand outstrips…
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Scientists identify new biomarkers in patients with malignant melanoma, which could help in its diagnosis and prognosis
A team of researchers has studied the molecular profile of small “messenger” vesicles called exosomes, produced by cancer stem cells (CSCs), which play a key role in the process of carcinogenesis and metastasis in the blood of patients with malignant…
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Fewer people sought medical help for severe asthma attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fewer patients with severe attacks were seen by their GP or admitted to hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, and fewer were admitted to hospital for pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung diseases, show findings from three papers published online in the…
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Eight fitness and wellbeing products to help you with your lockdown glow up
Linwoods Crunchy Seed Clusters Train Wright Dash Water Soda Water Goodmist refillable hand sanitisers Ellesse SS21 collection Smile Direct Club CBD Sandalwood scented candle Urbanears Alby in New Blue Moab Speed walking shoes How to get your Metro newspaper fix…
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These 10 Resistance Band Exercises Can Help You Build Bigger Biceps
In a recent video series, Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S. has been demonstrating how to use resistance bands to build strength and muscle in different parts of the body at home, without needing any other expensive gym equipment. The latest…
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Indiana School Goes Extra Mile to Help Vulnerable Kids Weather Pandemic
After covid-19 forced Olivia Goulding’s Indiana middle school to switch back to remote learning late last year, the math teacher lost contact with many of her students. So she and some colleagues came up with a plan: visiting them under…
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Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries
We all feel physical pain in different ways, but people with nerve injuries often have a dysfunctional pain suppression system, making them particularly prone to discomfort. Now researchers have uncovered that virtual reality (VR) can reduce types of pain typically…
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6 of the best sleep products to help you get a better night sleep
From chic loungewear sets to soothing bath soaks, these are the products helping us unwind. To tie in with the Stylist Restival and World Sleep Day on Friday, our editors have hand-picked a selection of sleep products to help you get that…
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