A new, inexpensive urine test that measures two sugar alcohols, sorbitol and xylitol, is making it easier, faster, and far less expensive to identify a common inherited nerve disorder called ...

A sudden sensation of numbness? The nagging headache that just won’t quit? That weird weakness in your leg? They’re all symptoms of neurological disorders — a family of conditions that affects more ...

Nike claims its latest footwear can sharpen focus by stimulating sensory receptors in the feet. Backed by internal ...

Sports shoes have entered a new era of ambition. After 'Nike' was content with the promise of comfort and performance, it now claims that its shoes can activate the brain, enhance sensory awareness, ...

But the most meaningful “mind-altering” effects a person can experience through physical fitness still come from sustained movement, training, sleep and attention – not from sensation alone. Footwear ...

The National Academies’ Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous Systems Disorders hosted a workshop on September 10, 2024, they brought together diverse perspectives to examine the promising but ...

Quiet isn’t always calming. Predictability often matters more than silence for sensory comfort, especially in autism and ADHD ...