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Physical inactivity poses greatest health risk to Americans, research shows

As many as 50 million Americans are living sedentary lives, putting them at increased risk of health problems and even early death, a leading expert in exercise science told the American Psychological Association today.

Medicine & Health / Health

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Evolution may explain 'Runner's high,' study says

(HealthDay) -- The pleasurable feeling known as "runner's high" that's triggered by aerobic exercise may have played a role in the evolution of humans' ability to run long distances, a new study suggests.

Biology / Other

created May 09, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 6

Athletic frogs have faster-changing genomes

Physically fit frogs have faster-changing genomes, says a new study of poison frogs from Central and South America.

Biology / Evolution

created Apr 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New study sheds light on evolutionary origin of oxygen-based cellular respiration

Researchers at the RIKEN SPring-8 Center in Harima, Japan, have clarified the crystal structure of quinol dependent nitric oxide reductase (qNOR), a bacterial enzyme that offers clues on the origins of our ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jan 22, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Setting the stage for life: Scientists make key discovery about the atmosphere of early Earth

Scientists in the New York Center for Astrobiology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have used the oldest minerals on Earth to reconstruct the atmospheric conditions present on Earth very soon after its birth. The findings, ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study reveals that nation's national forests can provide public health benefits

Each year, more than 170 million people visit national forests for recreation. And the physical activity associated with these visits burns 290 billion food calories. That equals enough french fries laid end to end to reach ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

NASA sends phones, cells, spores and more to space on last shuttle

NASA's Ames Research Center will send a variety of life science experiments and technology demonstrations aboard the final space shuttle to better our understanding of how robots can help humans live and work in space and ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jul 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Fatty liver disease can lead to heart attack

Because of the prevalence of obesity in our country, many Americans are expected to develop a serious condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can lead to cirrhosis, fibrosis, and in some cases liver ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Apr 19, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Exercising to government standards could lower your death risk

Following federal government recommendations on exercise might lead to a longer life for all adults, according to a new study nearly 250,000 Americans.

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created Apr 05, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Treadmill tests for poison frogs prove toxic species are more physically fit

The most toxic, brightly colored members of the poison frog family may also be the best athletes, says a new study.

Biology / Plants & Animals

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Benefits of exercise for arthritis sufferers

An estimated 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the best ways to combat the onset of arthritis, control pain and improve function ...

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created Mar 10, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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