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Virtual physical therapy service Hinge Health lays off ~10% of its workforce; Hinge had an estimated 1,700 employees, and was valued at $6.2B in October 2021 (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/virtu…

Exclusive: Hinge Health, a virtual physical therapist, lays off 10% of its workforce
The 9-year-old Hinge Health offers a digital solution to treat chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and was last valued at $6.2 billion in October 2021.

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HealthPrism: A Visual Analytics System for Exploring Children's Physical and Mental Health Profiles with Multimodal Data
The correlation between children's personal and family characteristics (e.g., demographics and socioeconomic status) and their physical and mental health status has been extensively studied across various research domains, such as public health, medicine, and data science. Such studies can provide insights into the underlying factors affecting children's health and aid in the development of targeted interventions to improve their health outcomes. However, with the availability of multiple data …

Touch can reduce pain, depression and anxiety, say researchers
While myriad studies have suggested #touch is beneficial for our health, few have attempted to draw the vast field of research together.
Now experts have done just that, revealing a simple message: touch helps.
Dr Helena Hartmann, a co-author of the research from University Hospital Essen, said: “More consensual touch events thr…

States’ Anti-LGBTQ Moves May Have Disastrous Health Impacts, Experts Say https://truthout.org/articles/states-anti-lgbtq-moves-may-have-disastrous-health-impacts-experts-say/

States’ Anti-LGBTQ Moves May Have Disastrous Health Impacts, Experts Say
Medical professionals are worried about the long-term physical and mental effects of anti-LGBTQ legislation.

How important is your mental and physical health? How much time and effort do you put into them?
#mentalhealth #wellbeing

Comparing the physical characteristics of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose ovarian cysts
Tariq Nadhim JassimRadiological Techniques Department, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Al-Mustaqbal University, Hillah, Babylon, Iraq, Rasha Tahseen IbrahimMedical Physics Department, College of Science, Al-Ameen University, Baghdad, Iraq, Mohsen Hamoud JasimMedical Physics Department, Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq, Nahd Jabbar DalfiCollege of Health and Med…

Comparing the physical characteristics of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose ovarian cysts
Background, For the purpose of determining the appropriate course of therapy to maintain fertility, a correct diagnosis of ovarian cysts is crucial. Objective, To contrast the results of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography in individuals with ovarian cysts . Methods: research was carried out in the radiology division of Al-Hilla General Teaching hospital and Marjan Teaching Hospital in province Babil in the period of November 2023 and march 2024, Seventy-five Following a physical and…

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Modeling the amplification of epidemic spread by misinformed populations
Understanding how misinformation affects the spread of disease is crucial for public health, especially given recent research indicating that misinformation can increase vaccine hesitancy and discourage vaccine uptake. However, it is difficult to investigate the interaction between misinformation and epidemic outcomes due to the dearth of data-informed holistic epidemic models. Here, we propose an epidemic model that incorporates a large, mobility-informed physical contact network as well as th…

Born to Run, Programmed to Play: Mapping the Extended Reality Exergames Landscape
Sukran Karaosmanoglu, Sebastian Cmentowski, Lennart E. Nacke, Frank Steinicke
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.06776

Born to Run, Programmed to Play: Mapping the Extended Reality Exergames Landscape
Many people struggle to exercise regularly, raising the risk of serious health-related issues. Extended reality (XR) exergames address these hurdles by combining physical exercises with enjoyable, immersive gameplay. While a growing body of research explores XR exergames, no previous review has structured this rapidly expanding research landscape. We conducted a scoping review of the current state of XR exergame research to (i) provide a structured overview, (ii) highlight trends, and (iii) unc…

"An NIH-supported observational study finds that even when women and men get the same amount of physical activity, the risk of premature death is lower for women."
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/wom…

Women may realize health benefits of regular exercise more than men
An NIH-supported observational study finds that even when women and men get the same amount of physical activity, the risk of premature death is lower for women.

physical health (negative)
that thing as you get older where your body falls apart in new and exciting ways

TV in hospital waiting areas is very strange. Not just because I've never willingly watched television programming for about twenty years, but because it just seems so terribly unhealthy. Considering mental health alongside physical health, TV becomes apparent as essentially fast food. Advertising; shows about buying, renovating, and selling property; the presentation of a "post-pandemic" world that is still, in fact, in a pandemic; "news" being made and sold as a pro…

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In conclusion, L-Glutamine emerges as a formidable ally in the quest for optimal health. Diverse in its applications, from aiding physical recovery to potentially fostering brain health and gut integrity, incorporating L-Glutamine can be considered a strategic move for anyone looking to elevate their health portfolio.

UGH! I hate when articles act as if kids stopped going outside because parents were afraid of "stranger danger".
Parents were afraid of their kids CROSSING THE STREET. I literally wasn't allowed to cross the street in front of my house (which was a state highway) until I was 11 or 12. The street in front of my house!

The Terrible Costs of a Phone-Based Childhood
The environment in which kids grow up today is hostile to human development.

#Trump's own cabinet discussed that very thing. Silence from #Biden's...
Ken Buck unveils resolution calling on Cabinet to remove Biden under #25thAmendment | The Hill

Ken Buck unveils resolution calling on Cabinet to remove Biden under 25th Amendment
Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced a resolution Monday that calls on the Cabinet to remove President Biden through the 25th Amendment, citing his mental and physical health. Buck’s resolution relies on a report released this month by special counsel Robert Hur, which cleared Biden of criminal wrongdoing for his handling of classified information after he…

physical health (negative)
that thing as you get older where your body falls apart in new and exciting ways

Former Dallas Cowboys Lineman Dead at 49 https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/former_dallas_cowboys_lineman_dead_at_49/s1_17068_40000293

Synergy of Information in Multimodal IoT Systems -- Discovering the impact of daily behaviour routines on physical activity level
Mohsen Shirali, Zahra Ahmadi, Carlos Fern\'andez-Llatas, Jose-Luis Bayo-Monton
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.14707

Synergy of Information in Multimodal IoT Systems -- Discovering the impact of daily behaviour routines on physical activity level
The intricate connection between daily behaviours and health necessitates robust behaviour monitoring, particularly with the advent of IoT systems. This study introduces an innovative approach, exploiting the synergy of information from various IoT sources, to assess the alignment of behaviour routines with health guidelines. We grouped routines based on guideline compliance and used a clustering method to identify similarities in behaviours and key characteristics within each cluster. Applied …

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The cumulative evidence supporting Citrulline's health benefits is both robust and widespread, from elevating physical performance and curtailing recovery periods to bolstering heart health. As ongoing research continues to unlock its potential, Citrulline emerges as a formidable ally in the pursuit of enhanced health and vitality. For anyone seeking to bolster their fitness journey or support overall health, Citrulline presents a promising supplement option.

Forget "banning" whatever social media company your gov doesn't like, THIS is what a responsible gov does.
"The government says in a statement that the law would provide a way for it to go after social media companies for the harms their algorithms cause people, especially kids.”
Social Media is causing mental, physical, and societal harm.
Governments have a primary responsibilty to protect their citizens.

No one believes us, but here it is again: at least in Canada, humanities grads make more money three years out than social and physical & life science grads.
My pitch to the parents of potential students: We're not the worst! Just imagine your kids' future if they studied psychology or physics.
https://

(react to news headlines) I dislike the way COVID school closures are discussed, as if schools are blameless. My kid's school (public, mixed socio-economic area) response to mental or physical health issues has been been to mock the student & then expel them. At least 3 of my kids' friends experienced this. My kids sit through rambling lectures on how bad their generation is, how lazy & undisciplined. Any wonder why there's an increase in 'discipline problems' i.e…

Out walking for the benefit of my mental and physical health. There's still snow in some places...

Can a Funny Chatbot Make a Difference? Infusing Humor into Conversational Agent for Behavioral Intervention
Xin Sun, Isabelle Teljeur, Zhuying Li, Jos A. Bosch
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.00365

Can a Funny Chatbot Make a Difference? Infusing Humor into Conversational Agent for Behavioral Intervention
Regular physical activity is crucial for reducing the risk of non-communicable disease (NCD). With NCDs on the rise globally, there is an urgent need for effective health interventions, with chatbots emerging as a viable and cost-effective option because of limited healthcare accessibility. Although health professionals often utilize behavior change techniques (BCTs) to boost physical activity levels and enhance client engagement and motivation by affiliative humor, the efficacy of humor in cha…

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The herb's benefits extend into physical health, where it serves as a natural endurance enhancer. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts might find Rhodiola particularly beneficial, as studies suggest its intake before physical activities can significantly increase stamina and recovery rates. Its ability to enhance oxygen uptake and aerobic capacity is a testament to Rhodiola's role in promoting physical health and performance.

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Noncontact Respiratory Anomaly Detection Using Infrared Light-Wave Sensing
Human respiratory rate and its pattern convey essential information about the physical and psychological states of the subject. Abnormal breathing can indicate fatal health issues leading to further diagnosis and treatment. Wireless light-wave sensing (LWS) using incoherent infrared light shows promise in safe, discreet, efficient, and non-invasive human breathing monitoring without raising privacy concerns. The respiration monitoring system needs to be trained on different types of breathing p…

Affective State Detection using fNIRs and Machine Learning
Ritam Ghosh
https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.18241 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.18…

Affective State Detection using fNIRs and Machine Learning
Affective states regulate our day to day to function and has a tremendous effect on mental and physical health. Detection of affective states is of utmost importance for mental health monitoring, smart entertainment selection and dynamic workload management. In this paper, we discussed relevant literature on affective state detection using physiology data, the benefits and limitations of different sensors and methods used for collecting physiology data, and our rationale for selecting functiona…

Urban Water Sprinkler Routing: A Multi-Depot Mixed Capacitated Arc Routing Problem Incorporating Real-Time Demands
Hongtai Yang, Luna Liu, Ke Han, Boyi Lei
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.10230

Urban Water Sprinkler Routing: A Multi-Depot Mixed Capacitated Arc Routing Problem Incorporating Real-Time Demands
Fugitive road dust (FRD), as one of the major pollutants in the city, poses great harm to the environment and the physical health of citizens. A common countermeasure adopted by government agencies is employing on-road water trucks (sprinklers) to spray water (sprinkle) on urban streets to reduce the FRD. Currently, the traveling routes of sprinklers are usually planned based on drivers' experience, which may lead low operation efficiency and could not respond to the real-time sprinkling demand…

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Information Fusion in Multimodal IoT Systems for physical activity level monitoring
This study exploits information fusion in IoT systems and uses a clustering method to identify similarities in behaviours and key characteristics within each cluster. This approach facilitates early detection of behaviour changes and provides a more in-depth understanding of behaviour routines for continuous health monitoring.

Modeling the amplification of epidemic spread by misinformed populations
Matthew R. DeVerna, Francesco Pierri, Yong-Yeol Ahn, Santo Fortunato, Alessandro Flammini, Filippo Menczer
https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.11351

Modeling the amplification of epidemic spread by misinformed populations
Understanding how misinformation affects the spread of disease is crucial for public health, especially given recent research indicating that misinformation can increase vaccine hesitancy and discourage vaccine uptake. However, it is difficult to investigate the interaction between misinformation and epidemic outcomes due to the dearth of data-informed holistic epidemic models. Here, we propose an epidemic model that incorporates a large, mobility-informed physical contact network as well as th…

This https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.14707 has been replaced.
initial toot: https://mastoxiv.page/@arXiv_csCY_…

Information Fusion in Multimodal IoT Systems for physical activity level monitoring
This study exploits information fusion in IoT systems and uses a clustering method to identify similarities in behaviours and key characteristics within each cluster. This approach facilitates early detection of behaviour changes and provides a more in-depth understanding of behaviour routines for continuous health monitoring.

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In conclusion, Rhodiola Rosea stands as a monumental testament to the synergy between nature and health. Whether you're wrestling with stress, seeking to sharpen your cognitive edge, or aiming to elevate your physical endurance, Rhodiila offers a multifaceted solution backed by scientific research. Let's embrace the golden root, allowing it to illuminate our path to wellness.

The Last JITAI? The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Large Language Models in Issuing Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions: Fostering Physical Activity in a Prospective Cardiac Rehabilitation Setting
David Haag, Devender Kumar, Sebastian Gruber, Mahdi Sareban, Gunnar Treff, Josef Niebauer, Christopher Bull, Jan David Smeddinck
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The Last JITAI? The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Large Language Models in Issuing Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions: Fostering Physical Activity in a Prospective Cardiac Rehabilitation Setting
We explored the viability of Large Language Models (LLMs) for triggering and personalizing content for Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) in digital health. JITAIs are being explored as a key mechanism for sustainable behavior change, adapting interventions to an individual's current context and needs. However, traditional rule-based and machine learning models for JITAI implementation face scalability and reliability limitations, such as lack of personalization, difficulty in managin…

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InteractOut: Leveraging Interaction Proxies as Input Manipulation Strategies for Reducing Smartphone Overuse
Smartphone overuse poses risks to people's physical and mental health. However, current intervention techniques mainly focus on explicitly changing screen content (i.e., output) and often fail to persistently reduce smartphone overuse due to being over-restrictive or over-flexible. We present the design and implementation of InteractOut, a suite of implicit input manipulation techniques that leverage interaction proxies to weakly inhibit the natural execution of common user gestures on mobile d…

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The Last JITAI? The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Large Language Models in Issuing Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions: Fostering Physical Activity in a Prospective Cardiac Rehabilitation Setting
We investigated the viability of using Large Language Models (LLMs) for triggering and personalizing content for Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) in digital health. JITAIs are being explored as a key mechanism for sustainable behavior change, adapting interventions to an individual's current context and needs. However, traditional rule-based and machine learning models for JITAI implementation face scalability and flexibility limitations, such as lack of personalization, difficulty …

The Influence of Extended Reality and Virtual Characters' Embodiment Levels on User Experience in Well-Being Activities
Tanja Koji\'c, Maurizio Vergari, Marco Podratz, Sebastian M\"oller, Jan-Niklas Voigt-Antons
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.09879

The Influence of Extended Reality and Virtual Characters' Embodiment Levels on User Experience in Well-Being Activities
Millions of people have seen their daily habits transform, reducing physical activity and leading to mental health issues. This study explores how virtual characters impact motivation for well-being. Three prototypes with cartoon, robotic, and human-like avatars were tested by 22 participants. Results show that animated virtual avatars, especially with extended reality, boost motivation, enhance comprehension of activities, and heighten presence. Multiple output modalities, like audio and text,…