‘Ugh. Do I Have To?’ Honest Q&A About Cardio, Illustrated

You know that cardio exercise is good for your health. But it can be hard to work up the motivation to do it. If you’re in the camp of folks who are dragging their feet to start working out again, this comic is for you. Dr. Jayne Morgan, a cardiologist and the vice president of […]

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How the Brain Creates and Retrieves Memories

Scientists have long wondered how the brain updates itself with new information and memories. Some ideas revolve around chemical changes in specific neurons, while others focus on structural shifts among brain cells. Dr. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin is among the neuroscientists who have explored these questions by tracking cells involved in learning. New findings suggest memory formation hinges on […]

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Intense Exercise = Time Warp?

If your sessions at the gym seem to drag on for hours, you are in good company. People who push themselves when working out report a form of time warp, making it feel as if they have been exercising for longer than they have, researchers say. Adults who took part in 4km cycling trials on […]

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How Do I Get Motivated to Exercise When I’m Depressed?

Q: When I’m depressed, I have a hard time getting myself to exercise even though I know I should. Why is this and what should I do?   In case it makes you feel better, it’s important to recognize that struggling to work out when you’re depressed is a common challenge. In fact, research has found that while […]

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Tricking Your Body’s Metabolism

Many people who have tried to lose weight by cutting calories are familiar with this frustrating reality: at some point, the body stops shedding pounds. It senses the reduced calorie intake and responds by slowing down metabolism, causing it to burn fewer calories than before the diet. This happens because the body perceives a potential […]

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‘Sleepmaxxing’ to the Exxtreme

Did you remember to wear your red-light glasses, eat two kiwi fruit, take your supplements, insert your nostril expanders and make sure your room is completely dark before heading to bed? Forget the simple bedtime routine of brushing your teeth, washing your face and putting on pajamas. Now people in search of the perfect sleep […]

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