health
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Review: This $65 Massage Gun Ruined Me in the Best Possible Way
Handheld massage guns have really taken the world by storm in the last year and a bit – well timed really when you think about all the bodily issues we faced as a result of the lifestyle changes COVID-19 threw at us. While the Theragun massager has been the known name in the area, its…
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Here’s How Bacteria Impacts Ocean Health Much Like How Your Gut Flora Impacts Yours
Aboard an Australian research vessel, the RV Investigator, we sailed for 63 days from Antarctica’s ice edge to the warm equator in the South Pacific and collected 387 water samples. Our goal? To determine how the genetic code of thousands of different micro-organisms can provide insights into the ocean’s functional diversity — the range…
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Driving With The Windows Down Is Really Bad For You
Well, what did you expect, that something as enjoyable as feeling the wind in your hair as you drive would be good for you? Come on. A study from the University of Surrey found that driving with the windows down can increase a car’s occupants’ exposure to pollution by 80 per cent, more during peak…
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This Ugly Little Ultrasound Device Could Tell You When You Have to Pee
According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 25 million Americans suffer from some form of incontinence. In many cases, patients dealing with incontinence can’t feel bladder fullness, resulting in accidents. A device called the DFree is an ultrasound sensor hopes to solve that.