Virtual reality (VR) is an artificial, computer-generated environment which is experienced through visual, auditory, and sometimes haptic stimuli, wherein your decisions, actions, and movements determine what happens and how you progress through the environment. Through the use of various technological devices, the user sees from the 1st person point of view and has the ability
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No matter how much we prepare, falls are something that can happen at any time and at any age. Falls do tend to occur as we get older. Balance, strength, and reaction time begin to fade as we age. Prevention is the best course of action but the question is, what do we do after
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Can Acupuncture Treat Depression? A growing number of people are seeking alternatives to antidepressant medications, and new research suggests that acupuncture may be a promising option. In acupuncture, a practitioner inserts needles into the skin at points of the body thought to correspond with specific organs. Western research suggests the needles may activate natural painkillers
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According to Melanie Curtin, a writer for Inc.com, the average person spends 4 hours a day looking at their cell phones. That is a long time looking down, which in the long term can cause many neck disorders or what experts are calling it “text neck”. Text neck is a new term that refers to
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Si Shen Cong, translated as four spirit wisdom, is a set of four acupuncture points that belong to a group of points, called “Extraordinary Points.” It is located on the top of the head (vertex) and surround DU20, approximately 1 inch respectively posterior, anterior, and lateral. As the name might suggest, Si Shen Cong has
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is a condition in children under the age of 16 which causes inflammation and stiffness in various joints throughout the body. Inflammation causes redness, swelling, warmth, and soreness in the joints. Any joint can be affected, and inflammation may limit the mobility of affected joints making everyday activities difficult, such as walking,
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