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New research suggests that everyday therapies, such as knee braces, water-based exercise, and physical activity, may offer the best relief for knee osteoarthritis without the risks of traditional drugs. Credit: Shutterstock A meta-analysis of over 100 clinical trials involving nearly 10,000 participants found that knee braces, water therapy, and exercise are the most effective non-drug treatments. Knee braces, water-based therapy, …

A large international study led by Harvard and Spanish researchers suggests that pairing a Mediterranean-style diet with calorie reduction, moderate exercise, and professional support can significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Credit: Stock A major new study reveals 3 simple lifestyle changes that can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly a third. Adopting a Mediterranean-style …

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Sacrificing half an hour of sitting down for a brisk walk everyday could slash the risk of developing life-threatening heart failure, a heart surgeon has urged.  It’s long been known that regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. For this reason the NHS recommends all adults should be physically active every …

A growing body of research points to a deceptively simple prescription for healthy aging: eat Mediterranean-style, move a bit more, and get structured support.  Two major studies released this year – one a six-year clinical trial in Spain, the other a decades-long U.S. cohort analysis – reach the same conclusion from different angles.  The first, published in the …

Simple chemistry helps explain the origin of life, new study suggests  The Washington Post Thioester-mediated RNA aminoacylation and peptidyl-RNA synthesis in water  Nature Scientists Make Breakthrough in Solving the Mystery of Life’s Origin  404 Media Chemists show how RNA might have started to make proteins on early Earth  Phys.org RNA and Sulfur Compounds Possibly Created the First Peptides on Earth  the-scientist.com Source link

Blood sugar spikes after meals can strain the body, raising the risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease over time. While diet is important, research shows that light activity after eating can significantly reduce these spikes by helping muscles absorb glucose from the bloodstream. French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, widely known as the Glucose Goddess, recently shared on …

For some three billion years, unicellular organisms ruled Earth. Then, around one billion years ago, a new chapter of life began. Early attempts at team living began to stick, paving the way for the evolution of complex organisms, including animals, plants and fungi. Across all known life, the move to multicellularity happened at least 40 times, suggests one study1. But, …

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Getting older doesn’t mean your best training days are behind you. In fact, it can be the perfect time to build lasting strength and muscle. Whether you want to keep lifting heavier, stay injury free, or simply feel stronger in your everyday life, the right approach makes all the difference. That’s where Dr. Milo Wolf comes in. Dr. Wolf is …