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Category: Clothing

Posted on 3 April 20203 April 2020

Friction underwear, developed by adding small silicon dots to the underwear, may be an effective way of preventing underwear from getting wet for individuals who suffer from overactive bladder/urge incontinence

In May 2019 researchers from Korea published the results of their study to assess the effects of friction underwear for elderly individuals with overactive bladder. Friction underwear had been developed … Read more

Posted on 28 March 202028 March 2020

Regular visits to a sauna reduces sperm count whilst wearing tight underwear reduces sperm count and lowers motility

In January 2020 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the association between lifestyle factors (body mass index, smoking, alcohol consumption, coffee intake, physical activity, sauna … Read more

Posted on 12 March 202012 March 2020

The perineal use of talc powder increases the risk of ovarian cancer ,with a significant risk being noted in Hispanics and Whites, in women applying talc to underwear, in pre-menopausal women and in post-menopausal women receiving hormonal therapy

In December 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between the perineal use of talc powder and risk of ovarian cancer. … Read more

Posted on 6 July 201919 November 2019

Men who usually wear boxers tend to have a higher sperm concentration and sperm count than men who do not

In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether types of underwear could increase scrotal temperature. It is already known that elevated scrotal … Read more

Posted on 3 July 201919 November 2019

The use of mouthguards reduces the risk of sports-related injuries involving the mouth, jaws and face

In May 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of mouthguards to prevent sports related injuries to the mouth, jaws … Read more

Posted on 23 May 20195 January 2020

An estimated 63-72% of individuals wear ill-fitting shoes which can lead to foot pain and foot disorders

In July 2018 researchers from Australia published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the incidence of incorrectly fitted footwear and to examine the association … Read more

Posted on 23 May 20195 January 2020

2018 Diabetic Foot Australia guidelines on footwear for people with diabetes

In January 2018 researchers from Australia, USA, The Netherlands and the UK published updated guidelines on footwear for individuals with diabetes. The ten recommendations were:

(1) to wear footwear that … Read more

Posted on 23 May 20195 January 2020

Women in less revealing and less tight clothing are rated more positively than women in revealing and tight clothes

In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether wearing clothes in line with “society clothing rules” made a woman appear more professional … Read more

Posted on 23 May 20195 January 2020

Wearing a tight necktie leads to a reduction in cerebral blood flow

In August 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of wearing a necktie on cerebral blood flow and jugular venous flow. A total … Read more

Posted on 23 May 20195 January 2020

Elevated levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals have been found in pantyhose (tights)

In September 2018 researchers from the USA and Saudi Arabia published the results of their analysis of 23 endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including bisphenols, benzophenones, chlorophenols, parabens, and triclocarban in 74 samples … Read more

Posted on 23 May 20194 January 2020

Semi-custom insoles may be useful to reduce patellofemoral pain symptoms in recreational runners

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of using semi-custom insoles in recreational runners with patellofemoral pain. The kneecap (patella) … Read more

Posted on 23 May 20195 January 2020

Women wearing tight-fitting jeans or trousers, or removing hair from the pubic area appear to have an increased risk of vulvodynia

In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of personal hygiene routines on the risk of vulvodynia, a condition characterized by … Read more

Posted on 21 May 201919 November 2019

The use of posture-correcting shirts for managing musculoskeletal pain is not supported by current evidence

In May 2019 researchers from Denmark and Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the the effect of posture-correcting shirts aimed at reducing pain or postural … Read more

Posted on 21 February 20194 January 2020

Runners may find that minimalist shoes improve plantar flexor strength more than conventional shoes

In August 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether male runners improved their running performance when gradually transitioning to using minimalist … Read more

Posted on 21 February 20194 January 2020

Runners should limit their weekly training distance in minimalist shoes to avoid running-related pain, with heavier runners having a greater risk of injury

In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to compare running-related pain and injury between minimalist and conventional shoes in trained runners and to assess interactions … Read more

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