This package provides a Python implementation of the Fractional Vegetation Cover (FVC) algorithm described by Carlson & Ripley (1997). It converts NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) data to ...

If you have yet to experience back pain, the odds are sadly stacked against you. According to World Health Organization data, most people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives.

Abstract: Fractional vegetation cover (FVC) is a critical component of ecosystems, global climate change, and the carbon cycle. Several FVC products have been released, the most widely used of which ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. • Strengthening your back ...

A strong back after 45 depends on consistent movement patterns that challenge your posture, stability, and muscular endurance without placing unnecessary stress on your joints. Standing work delivers ...

As you age, hormonal shifts can cause fat to accumulate in the most stubborn areas. If back fat is one of them, we’ve rounded up the best standing exercises you can do to strengthen and tone your ...

There are many pros to styling your hair in a slicked-back ponytail or bun — it’s relatively easy to do, doesn’t require you to wash your hair beforehand and helps you achieve a sophisticated look.

The back is one of the hardest-working parts of our bodies, but it’s also the most ignored. Every time you bend, twist, reach, or even sit down, your back is doing the work. If you think about it, ...

Playing in the final Fox Valley Conference tournament of his high school career, Burlington Central senior Tyler Samaan carded five birdies during his round. But none were bigger than his birdie on ...

Kieran O'Sullivan receives funding from the EU (Erasmus+) and the Irish Government (Research Ireland) for research on low back pain. He also receives honoraria and expenses for speaking about low back ...