Creatine: More Than a Muscle Supplement; for the Brain
Creatine is usually associated with bigger lifts, explosive power and better gym performance. But this white powder has a role beyond exercise.
You don’t need supplements to have creatine. Your liver, kidneys and pancreas make it from amino acids including glycine, arginine and methionine. (more…)
Dog Aging Can Help Scientists Study Human Aging
Dogs and humans may have more in common when it comes to aging than previously thought.
Research from the Dog Aging Project found similar biological patterns linked to lifespan in both species.
Researchers examined blood samples from dogs enrolled in the Dog Aging Project. (more…)
Exercise May Rewire the Heart’s Nervous System
Research suggests that an exercise regimen may reshape the nerves that control how the heart functions.
Scientists have found that moderate aerobic exercise changes the heart’s nerve system in different ways on the left and right sides of the body.
Hit in Head, Decorticate Posturing, Sign of Poor Prognosis?
You’ve surely seen it: peculiar movements of the body after someone takes a blow to the head: The motions almost seem deliberate.
These include arm positioning and what appears to be a stiffening of the lower back.
How the Way You Walk Changes As You Get Older
Walking can become slower and more tiring as we get older, and new Australian research may help explain why.
Researchers from Flinders University and the University of Canberra found that aging appears to change the way the body handles walking. (more…)
The Ideal Gym for Autistic Men and Women
The ideal gym for autistic people would have specific features that would appeal to even many neurotypicals.
However, there needs to be a standard gym that’s designed with Autistics in mind.
Benefits of Lifting Weights Other than Looks and Strength
A recent study found that people who regularly did strength training had a lower risk of dying early, even without spending hours in the gym.
The researchers analyzed data from three large, long-running U.S. studies involving nearly 150,000 nurses and other health professionals.
How Did Dog Breeds Evolve Since Ancient Times?
Dogs have been living with humans for thousands of years but where did dogs come from? They didn’t just magically appear alongside people one day.
Archaeologists have found dog burials beside humans dating back 14,000 years.
Is Over 150 Minutes/Week of Exercise Better for Heart Health?
