Fitness
Mind and Body Benefit from Two Hours in Nature Each Week
People who spent at least two hours outside—either all at once or totaled over several shorter visits—were more likely to report good health and psychological well-being. Jason G...
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Fitness
Mucus: The Body’s Unsung Hero
The slimy stuff has a surprisingly wide array of beneficial biological functions
A Deeper Understanding of Breast Cancer
AI finds new insights into molecular tumor properties using images of cells and tissue
Evolution
Going Barefoot Is Good for the Sole
Walking without shoes builds calluses, but that does not limit sensation
Fitness
Bone Up on What’s Inside You
Author and self-described fossil fanatic Brian Switek talks about his new book Skeleton Keys: The Secret Life of Bone.
Fitness
Elite Runners’ Microbes Make Mice Mightier
Mice that were fed bacteria isolated from elite athletes logged more treadmill time than other mice that got bacteria found in yogurt.
Health
Elite Athletes’ Gut Bacteria Give Rodent Runners a Boost
The chemical these bacteria produce appears to enhance athleticism
Cancer Prevention Should Start before Birth
We can now identify risk factors that seem to affect a developing fetus
Biology
Meet the Eye Microbiome
Bacteria live on our eyeballs, and understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases
Fitness
Is BMI an Accurate Way to Measure Body Fat?
As widespread as the BMI method of body measurement is, the ever-growing consensus is that this one-size-fits-all approach may be flawed
Biology
Antiperspirant Boosts Armpit and Toe-Web Microbial Diversity
Rather than wiping microbes out, antiperspirants and foot powders increased the diversity of microbial flora in armpits and between toes. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Fitness
Are Omega-3 Eggs as Good as Eating Fish?
Fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids. But what if you can't eat seafood? Can omega-3 enriched eggs or peanut butter provide the same health benefits?
Fitness
How Does Insulin Work in Our Bodies?
What is insulin and how do our bodies use it?
Fitness
The 2019 Worldwide Fitness Trends
The annual survey of worldwide fitness trends is now in its 13th year
Fitness
Aflatoxins in Nuts: Danger or Hype?
Some of the scary things you may have heard about nuts and aflatoxins are probably exaggerated. Nonetheless, these are not imaginary concerns
Fitness
How Much Should You Exercise while Pregnant?
If you’re pregnant, you may wonder how much exercise is optimal during pregnancy. Luckily, there are some new guidelines for expectant mothers
The Polycystic Sisterhood
Infertility is on the rise, but one major cause—polycystic ovarian syndrome—gets too little attention
Fitness
The Pain Gap
After decades of assuming that pain processing is equivalent in all sexes, scientists are finding that different biological pathways can produce an “ouch!”
Fitness
How Your Brain Keeps Your Body Fit
Get-Fit Guy interviews neuroscientist Dr. Bob Schafer to learn how habits and mindfulness can improve our training
We Need to Make Organ Transplantation Easier
To start with, says a successful donor, let’s make insurers cover the anti-rejection meds recipients will need for the rest of their lives
