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Creatine supplements may have wider benefits than thought

Creatine is among the most well-researched and most popular nutritional supplements for exercise and athletic performance, but recent research suggests there’s much more to...

Short walks could halve premature death risk – Spanish study

A study of more than 3 300 physically inactive people found that those who changed their habits saw a significant reduction in mortality. Spanish scientists...

US study shows how fat can actually be healthy

Recent research has found that being physically active alters fat at a molecular level in ways that improve the fat’s health. The findings have broad...

Weekly weightlifting might boost longevity – US study

It’s never too late to start lifting weights, according to a recent study, which found that adding weightlifting to your exercise regime, even in...

Walking faster more beneficial than walking further – Australian cohort study

While 10 000 steps a day is considered the golden standard to improve health, as few as 3 800 steps per day has benefits,...

Green tea extract promotes gut health, lowers blood sugar – Ohio study

Research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that drinking green tea extract for four weeks reduces blood sugar...

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) burns more fat – Australia study

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is worth considering if “that stubborn body fat isn’t going away”, according to a study which found that HIIT increases...

Weekend exercise enough to stay fit – decade-long US cohort study

Good news for those who are desk-bound during the week and can only exercise on weekends: a US study has discovered that a big...

Experts believe name change may diminish stigma of schizophrenia

The term schizophrenia carries an incredible load. It is not just a moniker for a serious mental condition but also a tool to support...