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Quality of life with multiple sclerosis may depend on several factors

For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study has found there are specific factors that may affect a person’s physical and mental quality of life.


Body posture affects how oral drugs absorbed by stomach

“Oral administration is surprisingly complex despite being the most common choice for drug administration.”


Which leisure activities are linked to lower risk of dementia?

The meta-analysis reviewed available studies on the effects of cognitive activities, physical activities, and social activities and the risk of dementia.


Deciphering a baby’s cries of pain is not an innate ability and must be learned

Before young children learn to speak, crying is their only means of vocal communication. But do adults know when a baby is in pain as opposed to being mildly uncomfortable?
 
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World Championship of Massage

Reflections from competing at the World Championship of Massage

In the 2022 World Championship of Massage, there were 230 participants from 43 countries. Within each of the eight disciplines only one person emerges victorious (in each category), which means there is a greater chance you or your “favorite therapist” may have not come first. This got me thinking about the systemic nervous system and how I can help myself and others rise above the emotional response of winning or losing and see a path to success. » Learn more...
 
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