Month: May 2022

Uncovering Muscular Transformations After FES-Assisted Cycling

In a recent study, researchers used Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM) to investigate the immediate effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted cycling on the muscles of chronic stroke survivors. EIM measurements were taken before and after a 40-minute cycling session. The results showed significant increases in reactance and phase angle values in the tibialis anterior and […]

Published on May 16, 2022

Driving and Computer Use Impact Dementia Risk, Study Finds

Just like how different diets have different effects on your health, different sedentary behaviors can have varying impacts on your risk of dementia. A recent study looked at the relationship between driving and non-occupational computer use with the risk of dementia in older adults. The study followed a large group of European middle- and old-aged […]

Published on May 16, 2022

Unraveling Dysarthria in Parkinson’s: Connecting Behavior and Brain

Picture this: You’re an orchestra conductor, but instead of instruments, you’re coordinating the different parts of your speech. In Parkinson’s disease (PD), this coordination becomes a bit muddled, resulting in speech and voice alterations known as dysarthria. Researchers investigated the different degrees of dysarthria in people with mild-moderate PD and examined how it relates to […]

Published on May 16, 2022