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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Tracking Knee Heat: A Unique Way to Spot Health Issues

Would you believe that understanding the temperature changes in your knees could help doctors spot problems early? The knee, especially in athletes and older folks, is prone to injuries and diseases. Doctors often monitor surface temperature to keep an eye on conditions like osteoarthritis and tendo

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Exercise and Blood DNA: What Happens After 14 Weeks?

Let's talk about a study that looked into how exercise affects blood DNA in older women, especially those who are overweight or obese. For 14 weeks, 41 women participated in a combined exercise program. Scientists checked their blood DNA and health markers at the start, halfway through, and at the e

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Do Ketones Actually Boost Ultra-Endurance Efforts?

For quite some time, athletes have been curious about the ketogenic diet, a low-carb, high-fat plan. They believe it can jack up their performance and cut their recovery time after workouts. But what's the real deal, especially for those pushing their limits in ultra-endurance sports? Scientists are

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Building Strong Bones: Lifestyle Tips for Men

Men often don't think much about bone health, but they should. Osteoporosis, a sneaky disease, can make bones weak and prone to breaking. It's not just a women's issue—men get it too. The good news is that men can take charge of their bone health with a few smart lifestyle choices. First, let's tal

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Exercise After Chest Trauma: How Soon is Too Soon?

Imagine getting into a minor car accident and walking away with a bruised chest. You might think rest is the best medicine, but what if exercise could help? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They did a big study across many hospitals to see if starting certain exercises right after a chest

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific: A Look at Movements

This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Measuring Up: How Sports Heart Specialists Track Endurance Training

Endurance athletes push their hearts to the limit, but tracking how much they train is tricky. Sports cardiologists know that training load, which includes factors like how often, how hard, and how long athletes train, plays a big role in how their hearts change over time. But figuring out just how

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Carbs During CrossFit: Do They Boost Athletes' Performance?

Think running a marathon, but with more varied exercises. That's CrossFit. Now, you might wonder, "What if I chug some carbs during my workout? Will it make me recover better or perform like a superhero? " Well, a recent study checked this out. They gathered a bunch of CrossFit guys and had them ing

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Dec 09 2024HEALTH

Italian Adults' Knowledge and Habits on Dietary Supplements: A Tale of Exercise and Age

Let's dive into how Italian adults' understanding and use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals are connected to their exercise habits. A recent study brought together 372 participants, ranging from athletes to non-exercisers, aged between 18 and 65. These folks shared details about their supple

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Bouncing Back to Better Balance: How Trampoline Exercise Helps Overweight Females

Did you know that simple bouncing on a trampoline can make a big difference? For females with extra weight, maintaining balance and sharp thinking can be tough. But a recent study showed that rebound exercise, like trampolining, can help improve both. This study was done at Evangel University i

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