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Researchers link ultra-endurance running to accelerated red blood cell aging
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (1082+ words) A Blood study finds ultra-endurance races can stiffen red blood cells and speed molecular aging, with stronger effects at 171 km. (CREDIT: Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0) After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way…...
Scientists discover a new way to lose weight without moving
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (536+ words) Diets lower in methionine and cysteine could offer a practical way to raise daily energy burn. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) Scientists have long searched for ways to help the body burn more energy without requiring intense exercise or drastic lifestyle changes. A…...
Nations race to train workers for the age of artificial intelligence
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (848+ words) A global study reveals how 50 nations are rethinking education and job training to prepare workers for an AI-powered future. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every aspect of modern life, from the way you communicate and shop to the…...
Exercising this small leg muscle boosts metabolism, burns fat even while seated
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1114+ words) Scientists found that activating the soleus, a small calf muscle, through a seated movement called the soleus pushup, can dramatically improve blood sugar and fat metabolism. (CREDIT: University of Houston) For decades, scientists thought skeletal muscle'the body's largest lean tissue'played…...
New exercise breakthrough reduces Rheumatoid arthritis pain
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (590+ words) New research from the University of South Australia provides an innovative path forward. A study led by Dr Hunter Bennett explores a promising technique known as blood flow restricted resistance training (BFR-RT). This approach offers a way to boost muscle…...