Health

A mechanical way to stimulate neurons.

In addition to responding to electrical and chemical stimuli, many of the body’s neural cells can also respond to mechanical effects, such as pressure or vibration. But these responses have been more difficult for researchers to study because there has been no easily controllable method of inducing such mechanical stimulation …

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6 luxury brand designer face masks

For the most up-to-date news and information on the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Facial masks and other facial coatings will not go away anytime soon. In fact, a pandemic expert told CNET “we will live with masks for years.” With coronavirus cases going up the United States, facial …

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High blood sugar levels can decrease the benefits of aerobic exercise.

Credit: CC0 Public domain All doctors recommend regular aerobic exercise, since increased aerobic fitness is important for better overall health. But scientists at the Joslin Diabetes Center have now discovered that some benefits of aerobic exercise can be affected by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, a condition known as hyperglycemia. These …

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