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Exercise boosts tumor-killing immune cells

Posted on September 30, 2024September 20, 2024 by Ankita Murmu

Scientists showed that breast cancer patients who exercised for 30 minutes had more tumor-killing immune cells in their bloodstreams.

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    The gut microbiome influences motivation to exercise

    Posted on February 9, 2023May 9, 2024 by Aubrey Zerkle

    Scientists showed bacteria in the guts of mice regulate production of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine during exercise.

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      10,000 steps a day to prevent dementia

      Posted on October 31, 2022May 6, 2025 by Nathan Gock

      A recent epidemiological study has found that 9826 steps a day may be the optimal step count to lower the risk of dementia.

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        How much exercise should cancer survivors get?

        Posted on June 9, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        This study used the Harvard Step Test and muscle group strength testing to determine appropriate levels of physical fitness for cancer…

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          Diet and exercise can shape how your mind ages

          Posted on January 21, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          Dementia is a condition that many of us are all too familiar with within friends and family. Dementia itself is a blanket term that…

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            Is exercise addiction socially acceptable at gyms?

            Posted on October 1, 2018October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

            Certain behaviors are often socially accepted and even encouraged when they’re considered productive, regardless of potential health…

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              Farmed Fish Need More Exercise to Out-Swim Wild Fish

              Posted on February 10, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

              Many people believe that farmed fish wouldn’t do very well in the wild, but do direct experiments comparing farm-raised to wild fish…

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                Which Workouts Burn the Most Calories?

                Posted on September 20, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                In addition to good diet, exercise is a cornerstone to a healthy lifestyle. Even a short walk during your lunch break can do wonders for…

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