The curious case of Mitsutaka Uchikoshi has puzzled experts for 16 years and counting. He was found with multiple broken bones, an empty stomach, and a dangerously low temperature 24 days after he fell while hiking down Mount Rokkō. We’re still unsure how he survived. However, the doctor that attended to him had a hunch; the freezing temperatures of the mountain may have put Uchikoshi’s body into a hibernation-like state where his cells slowed down to conserve energy. Could this be the first known case of human hibernation? Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
