Neuroscience
Soccer headers may be linked to balance problems
When France and Croatia go head to head in the World Cup final on Sunday, fans may want to see which team really has their head in the game.
Jul 11, 2018
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News tagged with balance control
Neuroscience
Balance exercises may help people with multiple sclerosis
A special program that involves balance and eye movement exercises may help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with their balance problems and fatigue, according to a study published in the January 31, 2018, online issue ...
Jan 31, 2018
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Neuroscience
Scientists identify brain region in mice that keeps the body from losing its balance
New scientific research has revealed how a small part of the brain singlehandedly steadies the body if it is thrown off balance. The study in mice found that a brain region called the lateral vestibular nucleus, or LVN, accomplishes ...
Jan 30, 2018
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Cardiology
Ginkgo biloba trialled as stroke treatment
Researchers in China have suggested that a supplement derived from the ginkgo biloba tree may help improve the recovery of thinking and memory abilities following a stroke. Their findings are published today in the journal ...
Dec 19, 2017
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Health
Can virtual reality help us prevent falls in the elderly and others?
Every year, falls lead to hospitalization or death for hundreds of thousands of elderly Americans. Standard clinical techniques generally cannot diagnose balance impairments before they lead to falls. But researchers from ...
Apr 20, 2017
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Neuroscience
A bad bite is associated with worse postural and balance control
In recent years there has been increasing medical interest in correcting teeth that do not touch perfectly in order to prevent problems such as jaw pain, gaps between teeth and crowding. Now, a new study carried out by Spanish ...
Sep 14, 2016
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Health
Adherence to nutrition recommendations and use of supplements essential for vegans
Vegans adhere to nutrition recommendations in varying degrees, according to a new Finnish study. Some vegans who participated in the study followed a balanced diet, while others had dietary deficiencies. Typical deficiencies ...
Mar 22, 2016
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Health
Better communication about sex is just as effective as 'female Viagra'
A hormone treatment with oxytocin improves the sexual experience of women suffering from sexual dysfunction. This is the finding of a study conducted at MedUni Vienna, which has now been published in the prestigious journal ...
Oct 19, 2015
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Health
Research trial reveals importance of breakfast in human health
Researchers from our Department for Health have conducted the first ever randomised controlled trial to examine the effect of regular daily breakfast when compared with extended morning fasting, to measure all components ...
Jun 6, 2014
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Health
Specially developed Wii games can help prevent falls
New research, launched today and funded by the Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI), shows that playing video games can help older people improve their balance and make them less likely to fall.
Oct 10, 2012
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