Important Innovations

  New On Amazon & Kindle: "Innovations For Gen Z & Beyond"                                                                 Source:  Amazon  ASIN: B08W4V5DS1 In Paperback & E-Book Journalist Edward Kane's latest book "Innovations For Gen Z & Beyond:  Sports, Electronics, Robots, Education & More" has just been published on Amazon and Kindle. The book showcases top new innovations of particular interest to Gen Z - young adults, teens and kids. If you are fascinated by and want to be in the know about the latest, big innovations, this book is for you, whether you're a member of Gen Z or not. For direct access to "Innovations For Gen Z", go to  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08W4V5DS1&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_W8F43XJJ697R3VG80E8X    I co-authored the book with Ed.

New Sports Helmet Inspired by the Brain Source:  Fluid Inside Fluid Protection Inside the Helmet The new Fluid Inside sports helmet takes its inspiration from the brain and its first line of defense against brain injury -- Fluid, specifically Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF).  For details on this innovative helmet, go to Important Innovations Collection: Brain Inspired Sports Helmet : Helmet Mimics Fluid Protection the Brain Provides Source:  Fluid Inside Fluid Inside The new Fluid Inside sports helmet take its lea...

New Wearable Gadget Source:  Spryng Mimics and Accelerates Circulation Spryng wearable aids for muscle recovery were created to help injured athletes recover more quickly.  It accelerates injury recovery time by using pneumatic compression.  The pads which go around the lower legs are designed to be used for fifteen minute sessions. Mimics Legs' Natural Physiology The device can be used while you're in motion or at rest.  It is wrapped around the calves.  It massages the legs using pneumatic compression in a "Wavetech" pattern that the company says mimics the natural physiology of the legs.  It aids and accelerates blood circulation to speed up recovery time and flush out lactic acid. Muscle Recovery Gadget The company calls the gadget the world's most advanced muscle recovery tool and claims that it provides faster muscle recovery, better performance and improved circulation.  It mimics natural muscle contractions and increases oxygen su

New Research by Michigan State University Source:  Michigan State University Track Team Sports Lead to Better Grades and Retention Rates A new study by researchers at Michigan State University adds to the growing body of evidence that participating in recreational sports helps to improve grades and also helps students return to college for another year. 1800 Students Included The study included 1800 freshman at MSU.  The students who played intramural sports averaged 3.25 grad point averages versus 3.07 for those who didn't participate in sports activities.  Students who played sports also were 2.5 times more likely to come back to the university the next year. Right Number of Activities The findings are in the Journal of College Student Retention.  The researchers say the right number of activities are four to seven a year, ranging from intramural sports like ultimate frisbee and running to aerobics classes.

Less Depression Breakthrough Research New research from Washington University in St. Louis has documented a big medical benefit  for kids playing team sports.  The scientists have linked participation in team sports to less depression in boys ages 9 to 11. Brain Changes The scientists have also documented significant positive brain changes from playing team sports.  In adults, depression is associated with the shrinkage of the hippocampus.  That's a region of the brain important to memory and response to stress.  The new research has shown  participation in team sports  results in "larger hippocampal volumes in children" and significantly less depressions in boys 9 to 11. Improving Children's Mental Health The scientists found that non-sports activities like music and art did not have the same effects.  The results were particularly strong in team sports rather than non-team.  More than 4000 children participated in the study, along with their parents.