Occupational therapy aids kids with autism, sensory issues
(HealthDay)—Occupational therapy focused on sensory integration strategies helps children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory issues improve their ability to perform everyday tasks, according to...
View ArticleStimulation glove for stroke patients
A team headed by PD Dr Hubert Dinse and Prof Dr Martin Tegenthoff has successfully treated a number of patients suffering from stroke-related impairments. Their report has been published in RUBIN, the...
View ArticleStroke patients may benefit from new routines
People who have suffered a stroke often experience severe fatigue. But doctors find it hard to help these patients as their experiences of fatigue may not necessarily be caused by physiological...
View ArticleRemote monitoring device approved for heart patients
(HealthDay)—An implanted wireless device that measures key vital signs in people with heart failure has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
View ArticlePlaying a musical instrument can help rehabilitate stroke survivors
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London have found that playing a musical instrument could help the rehabilitation of stroke survivors.
View ArticleNew study analyses how cricketers' visual skills change with age
Scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London, will investigate how cricket players' ability to play shots changes over the course of a lifetime in a new study into eye movements and skill learning.
View ArticleStudy links vitamin D to quality of life
Canadians wait for it every year: the annual flight of the snowbirds in winter. Could there be an underlying health reason these birds take flight to sunnier climates? A researcher at the University of...
View ArticleLower buffet prices lead to less taste satisfaction
Does the price you pay at a buffet influence how much you like the food? Surprisingly, yes! In a new Cornell Food and Brand Lab study published in the Journal of Sensory Studies, researchers found that...
View ArticleAppropriate exercise therapy can alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip
Osteoarthritis of the hip is a progressive degenerative disorder affecting the hip joints, which affects one in 10 adults. The symptoms range from pain after intense joint loading to morning...
View ArticleResearchers developing a digital maternity package
Every Finnish expectant mother can choose to receive a free of charge maternity package containing baby clothes and other useful items. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is currently developing...
View ArticleBlinded by science: Trivial scientific information can increase our sense of...
Do you believe in science? Your faith in science may actually make you more likely to trust information that appears scientific but really doesn't tell you much. According to a new Cornell Food and...
View ArticleNew guide highlights ways to boost use of multi-sensory environments in...
A new guide developed by two British academics has shed fresh light on the positive impact multi-sensory environments can have when caring for people with dementia.
View ArticleThe benefits of outdoor activities
The most recent figures from the Welsh Government show that outdoor activity tourism in Wales is worth £481 million. Outdoor activity providers such as Surf-Lines need to continue to attract visitors...
View ArticleSad music hits positive notes of emotional rewards
(Medical Xpress)—Sadness is discouraged; it's a mood to flee. We tell children not to look so sad. We tell adults to wipe that sad look off their face and smile. We worry that prolonged sadness needs...
View ArticleMindfulness intervention boosts brain activation for healthy pleasures
How can people who are dependent on prescription opioids reduce their cravings? Learn to enjoy other aspects of their lives.
View ArticleExperts call for a rethink on guidelines about children's screen time
The amount of time children spend using screens, such as televisions and computers, on a daily basis exceeds recommended guidelines, according to research published in open access journal BMC Public...
View ArticleMotorized cycling may prime brain for relearning after stroke
Exercise on a motorized stationary bike appeared to give stroke patients an advantage in relearning everyday tasks and improved motor function of their arms, according to research presented at the...
View ArticleMany U.S. households include someone with failing memory
(HealthDay)—As many as one in eight U.S. households may have an adult with worsening memory loss or confusion, a new survey shows.
View ArticleScientists test Actual Reality in functional assessment post-TBI
A recent article by Kessler Foundation researchers describes Actual Reality; as a new tool for assessing performance of activities of everyday life (ADL) in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI)....
View ArticleTraining your brain to pay attention
A recent analysis has brought new clarity to the debate over whether brain training exercises can improve people's ability to pay attention in everyday life.
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