Laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) has long been considered a gold standard for non-invasive
assessment of skin microvascular function. Due to the laser Doppler (LD) microcirculatory …

Background Sleep disorders such as insomnia can lead to a range of health problems. The
high risk of side effects and drug abuse of traditional pharmacotherapy calls for a safer non …

Background• Taijiquan and qigong are traditional Chinese therapeutic disciplines with
several health benefits and the ability to improve the quality of life of their practitioners. As …

Background: Pre-competition massage is usually used to improve athletic performance and
reduce risk of injury. Despite its usual use, the effects of pre-competition massage on …

Functional imaging with new photoacoustic tomography (PAT) offers improved spatial and
temporal resolution quality in in vivo human skin vascular assessments. In the present study …

Pleasant sensation is an underexplored avenue for modulation of chronic pain. Deeper
pressure is perceived as pleasant and calming, and can improve sleep. Although pressure …

The incidence of cardiovascular diseases is continuously increasing around the world.
Therefore, the study of new methods for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases is very …

Introduction: Cardiovascular homeostasis involves the interaction of multiple players to
ensure a permanent adaptation to each organ's needs. Our previous research suggested …

Despite its beneficial effects on flexibility and muscle soreness, there is still conflicting
evidence regarding dose-response relationships and underlying mechanisms of foam …

The significance of lower limb perfusion asymmetries remains unknown in healthy
individuals. Our study aims to understand how factors such as posture, sex, age, and body …