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Physical therapists reduce disability and improve function in single-level microdiskectomy patients

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Patients who have undergone a single-level lumbar microdiskectomy for lumbar disk herniation experienced significant improvement in physical function following an intensive, progressive physical therapist guided exercise ...


Study pinpoints causes of 'runner’s knee'

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- From professional athletes to weekend warriors, the condition known as “runner’s knee” is a painful and potentially debilitating injury suffered by millions of people - although until now, it has been unclear ...


Fit teenage boys are smarter, but muscle strength isn't the secret

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

In the first study to demonstrate a clear positive association between adolescent fitness and adult cognitive performance, Nancy Pedersen of the University of Southern California and colleagues in Sweden find that better ...


Young adults who exercise get higher IQ

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 02, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Young adults who are fit have a higher IQ and are more likely to go on to university, reveals a major new study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital.


Study identifies those elderly most at risk for major depression

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have pinpointed the prime factors identifying which elderly persons are at the highest risk for developing major depression.


Craving a Cigarette? Pitt Study Suggests Craving Hinders Comprehension Without Your Realizing It

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new University of Pittsburgh study reveals that craving a cigarette while performing a cognitive task not only increases the chances of a person's mind wandering, but also makes that person less likely ...


Too much physical activity may lead to arthritis

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk for osteoarthritis, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting ...


New tool for helping pediatric heart surgery

Physics / General Physics

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego and Stanford University has developed a way to simulate blood flow on the computer to optimize surgical designs. It is the basis of a new tool that may help ...


Renelly Morel (R), digital marketing manager for Ubisoft, works out with Your Shape

Ubisoft steps up videogame fitness with virtual coach

Technology / Software

created Nov 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

French videogame powerhouse Ubisoft will have a virtual fitness coach whipping Wii users into shape starting Tuesday.



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