Arizona Physical Therapy

07/02/2026

Great study. Hopefully, will become available in USA.

A novel knee distraction technique is drawing interest for severe osteoarthritis, with studies showing lasting symptom relief and tissue changes years later.

05/28/2026

“Overall, this is a thoughtful and clinically meaningful analysis that adds to a growing body of literature examining the role of nutraceuticals in mental health,” Naidoo, who was not involved with the research, told Medscape Medical News.

“What is particularly interesting, and somewhat surprising, is that these benefits were observed across diverse groups. This points toward shared underlying mechanisms, likely involving inflammation and metabolic dysfunction,” she said.

Curcumin, the primary active compound in the spice turmeric, was associated with significant reduction in depressive symptoms in new research that has been characterized as ‘clinically meaningful.’

02/20/2026

A large, pooled analysis finds supervised group exercise works best for depression, while shorter, lower-intensity activity has strong benefits for anxiety.

09/25/2025

What all of these devices share is their collection of large amounts of brain data. Amassing this data is required for the products to work, says Sara Goering, a philosopher and bioethicist at the University of Washington in Seattle. It’s not unlike how Google and Meta gather massive datasets about their sites’ users, says Goering. It’s how they may know we prefer cat photos to cooking tips.

However, Big Tech has gotten into hot water with authorities for misusing and selling this customer data. It makes no sense to assume that, industry promises to the contrary, BCI manufacturers would behave any differently, Goering says.

The potential of brain-computer interfaces ‘could be magical,’ but their collection of large amounts of neural data also raises privacy concerns, warn experts.

08/15/2025

Having a higher Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE-II) score, blood loss exceeding 100 mL, and a surgeon with fewer than 10 years of experience were linked to poor postoperative outcomes in a cohort study of 421 patients who had surgery for cancer. http://ms.spr.ly/6184sOT1O

08/15/2025

A new trend on social media may be changing the way people view and consume fiber. Called “Fibermaxxing,” it is being promoted by wellness content creators and being enthusiastically endorsed by some dietitians as “good for digestion, stable energy, and even a happier mood.” Other influencers suggest it can help with weight loss. But is it advisable and safe? Experts weigh in. http://ms.spr.ly/6185sOPCU

08/14/2025

https://www.healthcentral.com/news/migraine/a-cool-new-option-for-treating-migraine

Mi-Helper, a portable device that uses nasal cooling to target migraine pain, has shown comparable results to some of the current acute medications. If further research confirms its efficacy, it be available in 2026, offering an effective, drug-fee option to people living with migraine.

08/01/2025

Interesting article:
But it turns out that, somewhere deep in the recesses of our brains, we still respond to smell cues from other humans. And, for men at least, certain smells from women can make us more calm and less hostile, and make them seem more attractive.

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07/24/2025

Spice up your garden! 🌶️ Pick up a chili plant at our Mini Plant Sale happening this Saturday at our Taste the Desert themed Cool Summer Night.

Join us for a flavorful celebration of the Sonoran Desert’s rich food heritage! Sample creative bites from local chefs featuring desert-adapted ingredients and learn about the history and future of desert foodways. Come explore how the resilient flavors of the desert can nourish both the body and the land.

Learn more at the link here: https://bit.ly/3NtKxoA! 😋

07/22/2025