Luna Abraham

As people get older, changes in strength and coordination can affect everyday activities like cooking, writing, using tools, or handling small objects. This study looked at how age and sex influence hand skills and grip strength in healthy older adults who were not regularly active in sports. Purpose: The researchers wanted to understand whether hand coordination and finger skill decline with age, whether there are differences between men and women, and whether changes in strength explain...

Introduction When a child lives with a chronic physical illness, stress becomes part of their everyday life. The influx of doctor visits, medications, ongoing symptoms, and feelings of exclusion from peers can contribute to declines in mental health. Reports of declining mental health among children are not new, but the reasons behind this decline remain unclear. A recent Canadian study offers an important suggestion: long-term stress leaves a biological fingerprint, and that fingerprint may...

During a typical menstruation cycle in the United States, tampons are used by 52-82% of menstruates. These products, designed to absorb...