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Adding further support for the beneficial effect of exercise on the body’s ability to control damaging free radicals, a meta-analysis of 41 randomized controlled trials found that exercise (2-24 weeks) improved antioxidant capacity.
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More evidence that lifting “heavy” weight during pregnancy is not harmful. Heavy barbell lifting both with and without the Valsalva maneuver. No evidence of altered fetal heart rate, fetal bradycardia/tachycardia or altered umbilical blood flow was found.
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A study of over 2,000,000 adults in Wales, UK found that greater exposure to “green” spaces over time was associated with lower odds of common mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety or depression).
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For individuals trying to lose fat, time-restricted eating can be a helpful strategy to make daily calorie reduction easier to achieve. However, it can also increase feelings of hunger, which may make calorie restriction harder for some individuals.
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A two-year workplace study found that adding plants improved sense of privacy, workplace attractiveness and satisfaction. In addition, health related complaints (especially at work) were significantly reduced after the addition of plants.
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Does using glute activation drills wake-up your glutes and increase their activity? A recent study in women found that glute activation drills did not increase knee stability after landing from jumps compared to other warm-ups or no warm-up at all.
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In a recent randomized controlled trial of over 800 individuals who completed treatment for colon cancer, exercise reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death during ~7 years of follow-up.
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Do body asymmetries increase injury risk? Probably not. A study in runners found no correlation between leg length discrepancies and injury.
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Don’t underestimate a good nap. A 40 min nap improved cognitive and physical performance under conditions of both poor sleep quality (Ramadan) and normal sleep quality (after Ramadan was over).
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Is load/weight the primary driver of non-specific lower back pain? Probably not. A review of 22 studies found insufficient evidence to link load (weight lifted or carried) to non-specific or chronic back pain.
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An adaptive behavioral intervention model (similar to what is used in current fitness apps) was less effective and human coaching for weight loss in overweight or obese individuals.
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A meta-analysis of 19 studies in adults 60 years or older found that resistance training reduced a key marker of inflammation (C-reactive protein).
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Identical twins eating the same food and using the same exercise regimen for 96 days did not lose identical amounts of fat.
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A study of 100 randomly selected individuals with osteoarthritis found that Increased quadricep and hamstring size were associated with lower severity of osteoarthritis symptoms.
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A study in adult men and women found that eating more frequently (6 meals versus 3 meals) does not increase appetite or markers of inflammation.
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Have you been told that drinking coffee can dehydrate you? This is likely not the case. In a randomized trial coffee was found to be no more dehydrating than water, tea, juice or colas.
https://t.co/mhwDqCtpRh

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Concerned about eggs? In most individuals dietary cholesterol does not directly impact blood cholesterol levels. However, some people are hyperresponders to cholesterol and these individuals may want to limit their dietary cholesterol intake.
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Fructose is often said to be a major cause of liver fat, but saturated fat was found to increase liver fat ~70% more than fructose in healthy men.
https://t.co/p0TN9bEeQG

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A study in 59 pain-free participants found that while pain can reduce strength, the short- and long-term memory of pain may reduce strength by even greater amounts.
https://t.co/J1LhyZN1WS

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If you’re looking to maximize your endurance performance, you likely want to stay away from morning workouts. This meta-analysis found afternoon and evening performances to be better.
https://t.co/KZM8yOY1Ae