2023 has just started.. and do you already feel you are in the whirlwind of not enough time?! If so, you may be suffering from TIME POVERTY. Keep reading for a prescription… HINT: use the nights to stargaze not screengaze (yup, that’s a made up word)!
Can video games, long considered a sedentary and unhealthy activity, be good for you? A new subset of gaming, called “exergaming” or active video games (AVGs), could be the way to positive health benefits.
In AVGs, players use their bodies to engage with and interact with the game. And a …
There’s a lot of news out there that could put anyone on edge these days (especially the chaos in Afghanistan and the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11). Add a global pandemic on top- the stress and anxiety can become too much for many people.
For those suffering from chronic and acute pain, there’s new treatment therapy that isn’t an opioid. Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy helps patients cope with discomfort by creating an immersive, interactive, and serene environment so overpowering that the brain cannot process the feeling of pain.
Consumer genetic testing gives us all an opportunity to discover gene variants that influence our palate, behavior, and health inheritance. But a recent study has shown that our genetic makeup may not have as big an influence on our behavior as our mindset.
A woman’s search for finding a comfortable bike seat for long rides may finally be over. Drs. Andy Pruitt (inventor of Specialized’s Body Geometry program) and Sonja Stilp created a bike seat that reduces numbness and pain by mimicking the body’s response to different types of pressure. The result …