Tag Archives: Balance

Neural Control of Balance and Motion Revealed

Neural Control of Balance and Motion Revealed

Summary: Researchers studying fruit flies discovered that nerve cells sensing limb motion are turned off when the insect moves, allowing the brain to switch between stabilizing posture and enabling dynamic action. This neural circuit, mediated by interneurons, ensures flies can balance while also reacting quickly to external disturbances. The findings suggest proprioceptive feedback is flexibly suppressed during active motion but …

Read More »

Alzheimer’s Research Shifts Toward Immune System Balance

Alzheimer’s Research Shifts Toward Immune System Balance

Summary: Alzheimer’s disease affects over 55 million people worldwide and has long been linked to toxic protein buildup and chronic inflammation in the brain. A new review shows that adaptive immune cells—T and B cells—also play a crucial role, sometimes worsening brain damage, sometimes offering protection. These findings suggest Alzheimer’s is not only a disease of plaques and tangles but …

Read More »

Not just to balance blood sugar levels. Pumpkin seeds have six more health benefits, says gastroenterologist

Not just to balance blood sugar levels. Pumpkin seeds have six more health benefits, says gastroenterologist

Pumpkin seeds might be small, but their health benefits are mighty. While many people know these crunchy green seeds help balance blood sugar levels, there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. According to U.S.-based gastroenterologist Dr. Pal Manickam, pumpkin seeds are one of the most underrated superfoods you can easily include in your diet, and they’re surprisingly …

Read More »

Marvel Rivals Season 4 Balance Changes Include An Overdue Luna Snow Nerf

Marvel Rivals Season 4 Balance Changes Include An Overdue Luna Snow Nerf

Marvel Rivals Season 4 will upend the hero shooter’s meta with a new hero and some major balance changes come September 12– changes that include a long-awaited nerf to Luna Snow’s ultimate ability. In the latest Dev Vision video, developer NetEase breaks down what’s new and what’s changing in Season 4 but doesn’t dive into many nitty-gritty details. In addition …

Read More »

The #1 Habit for Better Balance and Stability

The #1 Habit for Better Balance and Stability

Balance and stability are important skills to build and maintain throughout your life. Strength training helps develop muscle strength to improve balance and stability. If you’re unsure where to start, meet with a fitness professional who can help. Imagine walking along, lost in thought, only to trip out of nowhere. In that moment of surprise—and, ahem, a little embarrassment—you may …

Read More »

Gen Zer who built multimillion-dollar companies says work-life balance is a trap and lists 5 ways to ‘optimize ruthlessly’ during your peak years

Gen Zer who built multimillion-dollar companies says work-life balance is a trap and lists 5 ways to ‘optimize ruthlessly’ during your peak years

What would you sacrifice to become a billionaire by the time you turn 30 years old? For 22-year-old entrepreneur Emil Barr, it means doing away completely with any semblance of a work-life balance while you’re young enough to pull off a work-only life. In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, he weighed in on the debate that’s raging through leadership …

Read More »

Partisan balance at risk as Texas and California redraw House seats

Partisan balance at risk as Texas and California redraw House seats

As Texas Republicans and California Democrats redraw U.S. House districts to their advantage ahead of next year’s elections, they’re potentially disrupting a rare partisan balance in American politics. The 220-215 majority that Republicans won over Democrats in last year’s elections almost perfectly aligns with the share of the vote the two parties received in districts across the U.S., according to …

Read More »

Build better balance with these three core stabilizing movements

Build better balance with these three core stabilizing movements

Good core stability is important for everyday movements. You use your core muscles to keep you upright when sitting or standing, when walking or running and so much more. Core strength is important for core stability, but a strong core isn’t necessarily a stable one. You need to work on training the specific core muscles that engage to keep you …

Read More »