Hydrocephalus is a disease that can cause people to have an abnormal brain structure where large parts of their brain tissue are replaced with a fluid that causes their heads to swell. Remarkably, some of these patients act no differently from healthy people despite brain scans showing almost no white matter, or nerves that connect different parts of the brain, except an intact cerebral cortex. This raises the question of how much of the brain — specifically, white matter — is necessary for life. Read full article here
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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
