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Located so close to North Campus that it’s considered part of the campus on UB’s official map, on North John Glenn Drive is the Center for Assistive Technology (CAT). Assistive technology is vital for the disability community, ranging from a pencil grip for individuals who struggle with fine motor skills to a speech-generating device used by individuals with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Assistive technology is significant in making the lives of disabled individuals easier, from low-tech to high-tech services. Founded in 1988, for much of its early history, the organization was funded by the Administration for Community Living, a federal…

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Innovators have taken a cue from nature to help solve one of washday’s dirty little secrets: microplastics leaching into waterways via household laundry. A single synthetic garment can release up to 1.5m fibres during a standard wash cycle, and studies point to household laundry as the number one source of microplastics in our oceans. Yet ironically, it was marine life which inspired the solution dreamt up by a trio of young inventors at the Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, US. Dismayed at existing laundry filters’ tendency to clog, they designed an alternative based on the cone-like mouths of manta…

Seasonal change is more than about how comfortable you feel physically. Reduced sunlight, especially during cold or cloudy periods, can affect the body’s internal clock. It can lead to decreases in the amount of serotonin produced by the body. Most people associate these two with feelings of sadness and low energy. Sometimes it can also lead to irritability and lack of interest in doing things they enjoy.Experts also note that individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions are particularly affected. “During seasonal change, we notice an increase in reports of patients. It is for those who experience increased symptoms of anxiety…

Over 300 million people worldwide can’t afford shoes — and yet, over 300 million shoes are thrown away each year in the United States alone. For 30 to 40 years, those shoes slowly leach dyes and adhesives into soil and groundwater as they sit in overcrowded landfills. “Most people throw away their athletic shoes and sneakers after 8-12 months of wear without ever considering recycling them,” Sneakers4Good, a global recycling program, wrote in a mission statement. “Since sneakers are not biodegradable, this can have drastic consequences for the environment.” Looking to meet a need — and counter environmental waste at the same time…

The updated projections indicate that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund, which funds retirement benefits, is now projected to be exhausted in fiscal year 2032.This marks a one-year acceleration from the CBO’s previous forecast and raises concerns about the financial future of millions of retirees. Once the fund is depleted, the Social Security Administration will be able to pay benefits only from incoming payroll tax revenue, resulting in an immediate seven-percent reduction in payments starting that year. The accelerated timeline is attributed to a combination of factors, including an aging population, longer life expectancies, persistent inflation, and rising…

If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you’re in good company: Nearly 30 million adults in the U.S. have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you sleep. And many go undiagnosed. That’s what smart, effective sleep apnea self-care strategies to manage the condition are so important.“Sleep apnea can have profound impacts on our daytime functioning,” explains Swetha Gogineni, MD, a pulmonology, critical care and sleep physician from UCLA Health’s Santa Monica Pulmonary Sleep Clinic. “It can lead to us feeling tired and affect our concentration, memory development and general wellbeing. Additionally,…

When applied slowly and consciously, the beauty formulations invite the body to soften and surrender. The skin enters a state of repair, the mind releases its grip on the day, and indulgence becomes …

In the present times when things move at a faster pace, the constant demand for attention and emotions can seem overwhelming. A new form of mental self-care, called energy protection is helping to …

In an increasingly fast-paced world, many people find themselves overwhelmed by constant demands, digital distractions, and the pressure to remain productive at all times. Amid this busyness, mindfulness meditation has emerged as a simple yet powerful practice that helps individuals slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and improve overall well-being. Mindfulness is the practice of paying deliberate attention to thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment. Meditation serves as a structured way to cultivate this awareness. Even a few minutes of daily meditation can help individuals develop the ability to pause, observe their mental state, and respond to situations with…