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Jun 02 2025HEALTH

How does a positive body image boost young athletes?

Body image is a big deal for young athletes. It can make or break their enjoyment of sports. A recent study looked into this. It focused on girls aged 11 to 17. The goal was to see if a program called Body Confident Athletes could make a difference. The program was tested on a large group of 568 gir

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May 30 2025SCIENCE

Body Language: How We Move and What It Means

Body language is a big deal. It's how we talk without words. Scientists are always trying to figure out how we do it. They want to know how our brains turn movements into meaningful actions. This is not just about big gestures. It's about the tiny details too. Like how we walk, or wave, or even just

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May 27 2025HEALTH

Bodybuilders and the GLP-1 Drug Trend: A Closer Look

Bodybuilders are known for pushing boundaries, especially when it comes to enhancing their physiques. Recently, they have been experimenting with GLP-1 medicines. These drugs, like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, were originally designed to manage diabetes. However, they have gained attention for their

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Apr 10 2025SCIENCE

How Body Composition Shapes Electrical Health Signals in Young People

Body composition plays a significant role in how the body conducts electricity. This is important because it affects a measure known as phase angle (PhA). PhA is a key indicator of overall health, reflecting the state of cells and how fluids are distributed in the body. However, the specific factors

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Apr 06 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Body Fluids in Crime Scene Investigation

Body fluids often hold vital clues in crime scenes. They can help piece together what happened and confirm details. However, some fluids are tricky to tell apart. For instance, blood from a wound and blood from a menstrual cycle can look quite similar. This makes it hard for investigators to kno

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Body Image Struggles: How Black Women See Themselves

Body image is a big deal, but most studies focus on young white women. This leaves out a huge part of the story. The problem is that these studies assume everyone wants to be thin and don't consider things like skin tone, hair texture, or body shape. This makes it hard to understand how Black women

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

The Unseen Side of Bodybuilding: A Natural Athlete's Journey

Bodybuilding competitions demand extreme leanness, achieved through strict dieting and intense training. Let's explore the journey of a drug-free bodybuilder who prepared for a contest over 18 weeks. They adopted evidence-based nutrition and tracked various health indicators, including hormone level

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