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New Research Uncovers How Early Fasting Reduces Abdominal Fat

A research team from the University of Granada (UGR), Public University of Navarra (UPNA), and CIBER found that intermittent fasting—limiting eating hours and extending fasting periods—can effectively aid weight loss and improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity. Published in Nature Medicine, the study shows that finishing meals by 5 p.m. and skipping dinner significantly […]

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Rethinking Back Pain Treatment: New Evidence Challenges Current Approaches

Health & Fitness / Mauro Lucas

Low back pain is a leading cause of disability globally, and conventional treatments like medication often fail to provide long-term relief. However, researchers at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Rural Health have found a promising new approach. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that incorporating lifestyle support into back pain treatment can

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Combining Weight Training with Electrical Stimulation Boosts Muscle Growth and Strength

Fitness, Health & Fitness / Jorge Paka

New research suggests that using a standard, portable, non-invasive electrical muscle stimulator during resistance training can lead to greater improvements in both muscle strength and mass compared to resistance training alone. Traditional resistance training, which involves exercises that make muscles contract against external resistance, enhances skeletal muscle mass, strength, and power. Similarly, using a commonly

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Scientists Discover a Method to Weaken Negative Memories

Health & Fitness / Mauro Lucas

Erasing bad memories and traumatic flashbacks could significantly advance treatments for various mental health conditions. Scientists have now identified a promising new approach: weakening negative memories by reactivating positive ones. In a multi-day experiment, an international team of researchers tested this method with 37 participants. Initially, participants associated random words with negative images. The researchers

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Struggled With New Year’s Resolutions in 2024? Here’s What Scientists Recommend for 2025

Fitness, Health & Fitness / Mauro Lucas

Maybe you, like many others, started the year with big ambitions—a home spin bike or rowing machine, for instance. By March, however, the excitement likely waned, and by June, it may have become just another clothes rack. You’re not alone. A recent Gallup survey found that seven in ten adults plan to set goals for

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A Few Minutes of Exercise Today Could Benefit Your Brain Tomorrow

Fitness, Health & Fitness / Samilton Santos

Even just a few minutes of physical activity can have a significant impact on brain function, with benefits for memory and cognitive abilities potentially lasting longer than previously believed. Study Shows Exercise Improves Cognitive Function Beyond the Day of Activity A study conducted by researchers at University College London and the University of Oxford has

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Smart Home Gym Features An AI Coach that Monitors Your Workouts

Health & Fitness / Jorge Paka

For many, daily workouts guided by a personal trainer are an unaffordable luxury. However, the Aeke K1 system offers an AI-coach-assisted workout experience for a one-time cost of just under $2,000. Now featured on Kickstarter, the K1 boasts a 43-inch vertical 4K touchscreen with built-in surround sound. This screen connects to an electronic base module,

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Just 5 Extra Minutes of Daily Activity Boosts Heart Health Significantly

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports / Eduardo Paulo

Finding time for daily exercise can be tough, but a new study involving nearly 15,000 people shows that just five extra minutes of activity, like stair climbing or jogging, can help reduce blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Sydney and University College London found that even this small increase in movement could lower systolic

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Swallowing May Trigger a Feel-Good Response in the Brain that Promotes Eating

Food, Neurological / Mauro Lucas

In a study on fruit fly larvae, researchers uncovered how swallowing triggers the release of serotonin in the brain, shedding light on the connection between eating and pleasure in animals. If similar mechanisms exist in humans, this could offer valuable insights into our own drive to eat and drink. By mapping the fruit fly’s enteric

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Balancing on One Leg Can Reveal Important Insights About Your Health

Fitness, Health & Fitness / Mauro Lucas

Healthy aging is about balance. If you’re over 50 and can stand on one leg for 30 seconds, scientists say you’re aging well, even with a bit of swaying. A recent study reveals that balance declines faster with age than muscle strength or walking speed. “To our knowledge, this is the first comparison of its

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