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Can Genes and Habits Influence Your Height?

February 1, 2025

Growing up, it can be tough to figure out if you will reach the height of your dreams. Some people believe that supplements can boost their height. But they might not understand that genes play a huge role in how tall we grow. Genes don't decide everything, though. Your environment, diet, exercise,

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Shaking Things Up: Does Vibration Training Really Boost Women's Fitness?

February 1, 2025

Vibrations are all around us, from the rumble of a train to the pulsating beats of music. But what about vibrations in exercise? Imagine a special platform that shakes at different speeds and the idea is that it makes your muscles stronger. Well, that's the idea behind whole-body vibration (WBV).

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Sweating Towards Control: How Exercise Helps ADHD Students

February 1, 2025

College students with ADHD face unique challenges. Their daily struggles can feel like a battle. Let's dive into the power of exercise to help them manage their emotions and improve their overall happiness. Regular exercise may be a game-changer. How so? Well, it can boost a student's ability

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Boosting ADHD Treatment with VR and Exercise Simulators: A Closer Look

January 29, 2025

Virtual reality (VR) and exercise simulators are becoming popular tools to help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These modern methods are designed to improve cognitive functions, like executive function and memory. However, their effectiveness in enhancing attention is st

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Getting Older Folks Moving and Connected

January 28, 2025

Ever thought about how staying active and chatting with friends could be a winning combo for our grandparents? Researchers set out to check if mixing exercise, lifestyle tips, and social get-togethers could boost grandma and grandpa's walking game. They gathered a bunch of folks living in the commun

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Jumping High: How Muscles Help You Skip Better

January 28, 2025

Ever wondered why skipping feels tougher than running, even though you're not hitting the ground as hard? Scientists did too! They found that when you skip, your body moves up and down more, which burns more energy. This happens because certain muscles, like the gluteus maximus, vasti, and soleus, w

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Exercise and Heart Health: A Different Approach

January 25, 2025

Imagine you're living with a heart condition like stable angina. Now, picture how exercise could help. Researchers at Hebei Sport University created a unique exercise program for those dealing with coronary heart disease. They wanted to see if it could make a difference. The study included patients

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How Exercise Helps College Students Beat Self-Doubt

January 24, 2025

Have you ever felt like you don't measure up to your peers? Many college students do. A recent study delved into how physical exercise can help combat these feelings of inferiority. Researchers found that exercise not only directly boosts your mood but also indirectly enhances your resilience throug

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How to Use Health Guidelines Like a Pro

January 24, 2025

Ever felt that health guidelines are as confusing as a math test? Let's make them simple. Picture this: you're thinking about a walk. "How long? How fast? Should I go hard or take it easy? " These questions pop up. Health guidelines are like street signs, they point you in the right direction, but y

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Andie MacDowell's Health Secret: Living with Piriformis Syndrome

January 24, 2025

Actress Andie MacDowell, at 66, is open about her health struggles. In a recent chat with Drew Barrymore, she revealed she has Piriformis Syndrome. This condition makes the piriformis muscle spasm, squeezing the sciatic nerve and causing pain, numbness, or tingling from the buttocks to the leg. MacD