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Virtual walking system for re-experiencing the journey of another person

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Foot Health, Medical Topics, Perception, Sleep Disorder Research, Sleep Disorders, Spirituality, video games, Virtual Reality

Virtual-reality researchers have developed a virtual-walking system that records a person's walking and re-plays it with vision and foot vibrations. Psychological experiments showed that the sensation of walking and telepresence from the oscillating visual flow combined with foot vibrations is stronger than without vibrations. The system can reconstruct the experience of walking to people who are a distance away, or who have a disability that may impair walking in the future.

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Mechanical engineer's simple running hack is fun and increases efficiency

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Fitness, Foot Health, Human Biology, Medical Topics, Sports Medicine, Workplace Health

Attention runners: The next time you go out for a jog, you might want to strap a light resistance band between your feet. This rather quirky but oddly effective hack, could make you a more efficient runner by approximately 6.4%.

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Large genome-wide association study illuminates genetic risk factors for gout

October 7, 2019 0 Comments Asthma, Cholesterol, Diseases and Conditions, Foot Health, Genes, Heart Disease, Human Biology, Joint Health

Researchers, using a method called genome-wide association study, have illuminated the genetic underpinnings of high serum urate, the blood condition that brings on gout. The study will inform efforts to develop screening tests for gout risk as well as potential new treatments.

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Smart insole can double as lifesaving technology for diabetic patients

October 4, 2019 0 Comments Diabetes, Foot Health, Graphene, Health Policy, Medical Technology, Textiles and Clothing, Today's Healthcare, Wearable Technology

Researchers are developing a graphene sensing system that detects early signs of foot ulcers before they form so people living with diabetes can access preventative healthcare and confidently manage their health.

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Step forward in falling research

October 2, 2019 0 Comments Disability, Foot Health, Healthy Aging, Human Biology, Joint Health, Lupus, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sports Medicine

New research shows there is more at play than just a sinking feeling when you stumble during movement or trip in a hole in the ground.

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Analyses of newborn babies' head odors suggest importance in facilitating bonding

September 27, 2019 0 Comments Breastfeeding, Child Development, Child Psychology, Foot Health, Infant and Preschool Learning, Infant's Health, Parenting, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Scientists have identified the chemical makeup of the odors produced by newborn babies' heads. The results shed more light on the olfactory importance of newborns' heads in mother-baby and kin recognition. They also developed a non-invasive and stress-free method of sampling these odors directory from heads of the babies. Research into these odors can hopefully be utilized in the prevention of issues such as infant neglect and attachment disorders.

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Researchers identify factor essential for tendon growth

September 24, 2019 0 Comments Foot Health, Hormone Disorders, Joint Health, Menopause, Prostate Cancer, Sports Medicine, Stem Cells, Women's Health

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) is essential for allowing tendons to adapt to physical activity and grow properly, according to basic science research. The findings provide a strong rationale for pursuing clinical trials to explore IGF1 as a new target for treating tendon injuries in humans.

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Walking slower and pausing for rest may enable older adults to maintain outdoor mobility

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Chronic Illness, Elder Care, Epigenetics, Foot Health, Healthy Aging, Menopause, Sleep Disorder Research, Workplace Health

The potential positive, enabling, effects of walking modifications should also be considered when older people's functional ability declines.

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Stroke patients relearning how to walk with peculiar shoe

September 17, 2019 0 Comments Engineering, Fitness, Foot Health, Medical Technology, Patient Education and Counseling, Stroke Prevention, Textiles and Clothing, Thermodynamics

Clinical trials have been completed on a therapeutic shoe engineered to improve stroke recovery. They've proven successful, allowing for the patented product to hit the market by the end of the year.