Adherence to physical activity is not just about planning—it depends on consistent commitment, strong discipline, and ongoing motivation to participate. #physicalactivity#exercise_adherence#HealthyHabits
Preserving skill-based memory is harder than preserving knowledge-based memory due to a lack of regular repetition. An active lifestyle can help preserve memory function. #activity#physicalactivity#memory#lifestyle
Postural freezing is the body response to age-related anatomical changes that leads to increased risk of fall. Participation in functional stepping and navigation activities can improve body reaction, postural mobility and dynamic balance. #balance#ageing#physicalActivity
Leg strength is a significant predictor of balance and stability in older adults. Regular resistance training can increase strength, improve postural stability, preserve bone mineral density, prevent frailty and muscle loss. #strenghttraining#balance#exercise#frailty#ageing
Outdoor walking is preferred over indoor walking (e.g., treadmill walking) because it activates more brain regions. It can benefit both muscular and cognitive function and may help prevent age-related cognitive decline. #brain_health#physical_activity#walking#HealthyAging
Frontal cortex and prefrontal cortex areas are main executive systems that control activity daily living and decision-making. Learning new motor skills or sports is a great challenge for middle-aged to older adults to maintain the brain fitness. #brain_health#prevention
Functionality of our executive system in daily life may depend on the match between ‘brain complexity’ and ‘real-world complexity’. Frailty following ageing may be assessed through continuous monitoring of this relationship more ecologically. #brain_health, #healthy_ageing
The body's protective mechanism to absorb impact shocks from the feet to the brain is amazing. At normal walking speed, the impact shocks can be twice the body mass, but the spring-like nature of the spine acts as a damper and protecting the brain.
@sciencegirl The development of depth perception in humans begins at around 6 months after birth and continues until late childhood, serving as a protective mechanism to avoid obstacles during locomotion and prevent falls from heights.
"Sandra Bullock stepped away from her film career in 2022 following the releases of The Lost City and Bullet Train, explaining to reporters that she simply needed to be home with her family. At the time, most people assumed it was just a typical break. What the public didn't know was that her partner, Bryan Randall, had been privately diagnosed with ALS in 2020, and she had devoted herself to caring for him full-time.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a progressive neurological disease that gradually weakens muscles, affecting speech, mobility, and breathing. According to statements shared with People magazine in 2023, Randall chose to keep his diagnosis private from the start, and Bullock honored that wish. There were no public campaigns or interviews about hospital visits—only a small, guarded circle of family and friends who knew what was happening behind closed doors.
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By 2021, as Randall’s condition progressed, Bullock completely reorganized her life. Industry insiders noticed she was turning down scripts and postponing commitments after her promotional duties for The Lost City ended. Her choice was a deliberate move to prioritize caregiving over the spotlight. Friends noted that her daily life became centered on medical consultations, home support, and the specialized routines that ALS patients rely on.
Those close to the couple shared how deeply involved she became in the medical side of the disease. She researched treatments, worked with specialists, and did everything possible to keep Randall comfortable and independent. Caring for someone with ALS requires constant adaptation as mobility fades and daily tasks become more difficult. Bullock reportedly handled much of this herself, determined to keep his life as dignified and familiar as possible.
The couple had been together since 2015, building a quiet life away from Hollywood. Randall, a professional photographer, always valued his privacy, which shaped how they managed his illness. When Bullock told CBS Sunday Morning in 2022 that she was taking time to be present with her children and family, the comment held a much deeper meaning than anyone realized.
During her absence, there was plenty of speculation. Some suggested she was tired of her career, while others thought she was reassessing her future after massive hits like The Blind Side (2009) and Gravity (2013). The truth was much more personal; caregiving at that level is emotionally and physically exhausting, often making professional ambitions feel secondary.
In August 2023, Bryan Randall passed away at the age of 57 after his three-year battle with ALS. His family released a statement asking for privacy and thanking the medical teams who helped him. Only then did the world understand the scale of Bullock’s quiet commitment. For three years, she had built her world around appointments, adaptive equipment, and the unpredictable nature of a terminal illness.
Friends described her dedication as unwavering. They said she wanted Randall’s final years to be filled with love and comfort. Rather than seeing it as a sacrifice, they saw it as a moment of total clarity: she knew exactly where she needed to be.
Bullock has said very little publicly about the experience. Her focus has always been on honoring Randall’s wishes and protecting her children. While the industry wondered where she went, her priority never wavered. Caring for a partner with ALS takes immense patience and resilience, and she gave both freely. Her three-year withdrawal from Hollywood wasn't just a career pause; it was a deeply personal mission of loyalty and love.
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WSJ: "Trump currently favors attacking #Iran, officials said..." Mr. President, do it. Your instincts on the Iranians have been right since you've taken office. These offers for talks are stall tactics by Tehran.
https://t.co/eOOdc7fcKd
Now is the time for all freedom loving nations to CLOSE the IRANIAN EMBASSY and expel all Iranian diplomats representing the violent + barbaric mullah regime.
Show solidarity with the Iranian people now! @ministerBZ#CloseIranianEmbassy#IranProtests#Iran#IranRevelution2026
@predict_addict It also had many applications in explaining human behaviours variability at both intra and inter-individual levels and complexity theories that can open new doors in rehabilitation and practice designs
@ClinicalRehab@AvrilDrummond1 A good protocol to control different types of variability from personal to environmental. The key question is its generalisation to only mild severity?! even walking a short distance within 1 month after a stroke is a hard task for many patients and some require gait retraining