The hustle and bustle of city streets may seem like a random and chaotic movement of people, but researchers have discovered that this movement can in fact be predicted with a mathematical equation─a discovery that could hold implications for the study of disease and city … [Read more...] about Mathematical visitation law can predict urban movement anywhere in the world
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How movement can make students better learners
You probably remember being told to “sit still” in class as a child, but human development professor Katie Headrick Taylor explains in The Conversation that perhaps we should encourage children to incorporate movement into learning. Here’s why. Learning and the body Research … [Read more...] about How movement can make students better learners
Study: Dance therapy is incredibly beneficial for patients with Parkinson’s
A big part of addressing Parkinson’s is slowing the progression of the disease to maintain as much mobility as possible, and fortunately, a new study from York University in Canada finds that the joy and movement of dance classes can effectively slow the progression of … [Read more...] about Study: Dance therapy is incredibly beneficial for patients with Parkinson’s
4 Habits to form for a long life according to a Blue Zone expert
Longevity in life is something we hope for, but without forming healthy habits now, our chances of living well into our triple digits are unlikely. Longevity expert and National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner studied the day-to-day lives of those who live in Blue Zones (regions … [Read more...] about 4 Habits to form for a long life according to a Blue Zone expert
Back pain from too much sitting? Follow these 10 tips to help you avoid it
You may already know that good posture is key to good health, but maintaining it while working from home can be challenging since home offices don’t necessarily have the most ergonomic design. Instead, improvised work stations have become the norm for many people, whether it’s … [Read more...] about Back pain from too much sitting? Follow these 10 tips to help you avoid it