Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Motorized rehabilitation shoes put elderly on shaky ground to improve balance

Motorized rehabilitation shoes put elderly on shaky ground to improve balance: "Although it might seem counter-intuitive, making it more difficult for older people to walk will actually improve their mobility. Walking on unpredictable and uneven surfaces can improve balance and help reduce risk of falling."

Man-made 'clouds' to shade 2022 World Cup in Qatar?

Man-made 'clouds' to shade 2022 World Cup in Qatar?: "With the World Cup always held in the European off-season in June and July, the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar offers the prospect of players and spectators sweating through the hottest part of the year."