Massage varieties and techniques summarized
The article outlines several massage styles including Swedish, Zen shiatsu, deep tissue, integrative, Cranio Sacral, reflexology, hot stones, That massage, and Lomi Lomi. Each style features distinct methods, aims, and client experiences from full body relaxation to targeted therapeutic outcomes. It notes typical practice settings, client comfort, and cultural origins, with a few claims about session length and spiritual elements.
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Asia
Anti aging hormones work in different ways
Source: National Institute on Aging National Institutes of Health outlines how DHEA HGH melatonin testosterone estrogen and herbal alternatives are marketed as anti aging options. DHEA from Mexican yam may raise hormones and cause liver damage or cancer risk while HGH promises muscle gain and stamina at high cost. Estrogen and testosterone carry cancer and stroke risks and hormones may cause diabetes high blood pressure or heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Institute On Aging
National Institutes of Health
Monkeys Made Workaholics by Silencing a Dopamine Gene
NIH researchers report seven rhesus monkeys trained to seek water rewards show reduced procrastination with dopamine receptor loss, creating a sustained low error rate. The study, aimed at understanding motivation in mental illness, links gene-based reward processing to work ethic and workaholic tendencies.
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National Academy of Sciences
Barry Richmond
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institutes of Health
Richmond
NIH
Leech Market Gains FDA Nod For Medicinal Use
French firm Ricarimpex wins federal approval to market medicinal leeches in the United States as surgeons at UPMC Mercy Allegheny General and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center use leeches to aid microsurgery. Leech sales from Leeches USA run about $7.70 each with bulk discounts and single-use leech containers.
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Food and Drug Administration
Ricarimpex
United States
Pittsburgh
Allegheny General Hospital
Mercy Hospital
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Presbyterian
UPMC
Guy M. Stofman
Mercy
Stofman
Allegheny General
New York
Leeches USA
FDA
Marie Bonazinga
Bonazinga
Scripps Howard News Service
Montefiore Medical Center
Oakland
Calif
Simple stretches for road trips from fitness expert
Fitness expert Nancy Ottman shares easy stretches for car use and outside. Sit at seat edge extend legs eight to twelve reps. Calf stretch by pushing against the car. Cross arm over shoulder hold 10 to 30 seconds. Neck, chest, and bicep stretches each 10 to 30 seconds. Driver or passenger can press against the wheel or arm for 10 to 30 seconds.
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Nancy Ottman
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Boulder Allege of
Massage Therapy
American Massage Therapy Assn
Benjamin Rush
Thomas Benedek
Pitt
Fred Deleyiannis
Doug Uplinger
Reynoldsville
Guy M. Storman
Robert Kang
Uplinger
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