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Thought LeadersDr. Keiko IshiiAssistant ProfessorAoyama Gakuin University In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Keiko Ishii about her research efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and how speaking whilst infected can cause the virus to spread, and why wearing masks is so important. What provoked your research efforts into the COVID-19 pandemic? Our research started when

If you’re working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you need to have a work space that’s doesn’t cause pain or discomfort in your back, neck or legs, a spine specialist says. “Most couches may not provide the same type of support and contour as an ergonomic office chair, so your back and neck may

Migraines are a common type of headache disorder affecting approximately 20% of women and 7% of men. Due to the potentially debilitating symptoms experienced, research continues to investigate etiology, including the impact of body posture. Image Credit: Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com What are migraines? Migraines are often described as intense headaches experienced as a thudding pain

Pinpoint the surprises depleting your energy and recharge your batteries, stat! The drainer: dodgy posture That colleague who always tuts when they see you hunching at your desk? Eye-roll – but they have a point. Turns out, the way we hold ourselves can majorly zap our energy stores. “When your posture’s poor, your endocrine system

Unfortunately developing good posture isn’t something that enough people pay attention to. It’s particularly challenging given that many of us work at a desk for hours each day bent over computer keyboards putting our spines under constant pressure. However, there is a way to not only improve your posture but also get stronger, flatter abs