10 Open Access Papers from 2016

10 Open Access Papers from 2016

We provided massage therapists with tools & resources to simplify the complex - taking a intensive processes and break it down in to manageable chunks. Here we break down a list of 10 open access articles for massage therapists. 

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The absurdity of natural history

The absurdity of natural history

"The human desire to classify is perhaps at its strongest when it comes to natural history. From our childhood years we are taught to put the animals we encounter in museums, living rooms and the natural environment into discrete categories. At school and on television we are taught the differences between groups like amphibians and fish."

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People feel more pain if they carry a sense of grievance – why?

People feel more pain if they carry a sense of grievance – why?

"We all experience the ups and downs of life sometimes. We might be treated badly by others or miss out on something we think we deserve, like a promotion at work. This can make us feel wronged, but we often get over it – or so you might think. In recent years, researchers have shown that carrying a sense of injustice or unfairness about something, particularly over a prolonged period, can have an adverse effect on our health. In particular, it can make painful conditions worse."

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Building a Tour de France-winning body: know your muscles

Building a Tour de France-winning body: know your muscles

"The key force behind the Tour is the rotation of the bicycle cranks driven by the force of skeletal muscles. While the major part of this muscular force is produced by the lower limb muscles, the trunk and upper limb muscles are also contributing to the pedalling movement to varying degrees depending on a cyclist’s technique or position on the bike."

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The link between Parkinson’s disease and gut bacteria

The link between Parkinson’s disease and gut bacteria

"What do the contents of your stomach have to do with Parkinson’s disease? A new study from a group of researchers at the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) in Los Angeles suggests more than you might think."

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