Watauga Democrat

Ask the doctors: Shoveling snow quickly puts strain on heart

I’m 65 and healthy. I actually like shoveling snow because it keeps me active. My grandson and my wife say I’m asking for a heart attack and are ...
SMA News Today

Adding torso exercises to breathing exercises shows gains in SMA

A study tested 38 children with SMA who took part in an eight-week breathing exercise program, with some also engaging their ...
IEEE

Synergistic Functional Muscle Networks Reveal the Passivity Behavior of the Upper-Limb in Physical Human-Robot Interaction

Abstract: Utilizing the intrinsic capability of the human upper limb to absorb energy during kinesthetic human-robot interaction could allow for improved haptic feedback fidelity and reduce the ...
IEEE

Feasibility of Isokinetic Training to Modify Coupling of Upper Limb Muscle Synergy Activation in Stroke-affected Upper Limb

Abstract: Abnormal intermuscular coordination in stroke-affected upper limbs contributes to motor deficits after stroke. In particular, abnormalities in the activation of upper limb muscle synergies ...
Frontiers

The characteristics of lower extremity muscle activity and static balance of Chinese elite trampoline athletes during net contact phase

Lower extremity muscle strength and balance control are crucial components in high-level trampolining. However, current research on these aspects remains limited. This study aimed to explore the ...
Robb Report

Taste Test: Michter’s New 20 Year Bourbon Tests the Upper Limits of Aging, But Comes Out On Top

That being said, Michter’s 20 doesn’t taste anything like those whiskeys, and not just because it’s bottled at a much older age. Michter’s is also entered into barrels at a much lower proof than most ...