Have you ever wondered how athletes use heat to boost their performance or recovery? Passive heating, like sitting in a sauna or wearing a heat pack, can cause body temperature, sweat rate, blood flow, heart rate, and plasma volume to rise. These changes can help athletes in different ways, such as
Ever wondered how firefighters really feel after a long shift? This study dives into the relationship between what they think about their tiredness and how it actually affects their job performance. Plus, it explores how body fat percentages might play a role in this. You might not know this, but f
In Japan, researchers took a close look at how the work environment affects a pregnant woman's mental well-being. They worked on something called the "Japan Environment and Children's Study" (JECS), which is a big project tracking the health of mothers and their kids. The key question was: does wher
Standing still might seem simple, but it's a complex balance act. Many health conditions can mess with this balance, making daily tasks tough. Researchers usually test balance in labs, but now there are affordable tools called inertial measurement units (IMUs) that can check balance in real life. Bu
Did you know that where you live can affect your chances of getting lung cancer screened? The U. S. Preventive Services Task Force says people who smoke a lot and are over a certain age should get checked every year. But how easy is it to get this screening? Researchers checked if living in rural ar
Imagine you're battling metastatic breast cancer (mBC). You're wondering if a supervised exercise program could do more than just keep you active. Researchers decided to test this idea. They conducted a study called the PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial. This trial compared a 9-month exercise program with usu
Obesity and inactive lifestyles are causing a global surge in type 2 diabetes. One key issue is that fatty foods boost blood fatty acid levels, making it harder for insulin to work properly. This can lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Certain proteins, like JNK, IKK-NF-κB, and STAT3, pl
Dude Perfect, the sports media group known for its wacky tricks and viral videos, has just moved into a massive new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The 36, 000-square-foot space is like a sports dream come true, featuring a basketball court, football field, and putting course. The grand opening was a
JPMorgan has some stocks in mind that they think will face trouble in 2025. Stocks like Novavax, Airbnb, and Intel are on their list. The market has been tough lately, with big tech stocks losing favor. JPMorgan looked at stocks across different sectors, from healthcare to technology. Novavax, a vac
Ever found yourself stuck on a tough level in a mobile game? Google has a new trick up its sleeve that might make your life easier. They're working on a feature called "Get Game Help" for their Circle to Search tool. How does it work? Simply snap a screenshot of your current game screen, and Circle
