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How you can use the power of exercise to feel better and think clearer

We know that exercising is good for the brain. But now that we understand why, we can say what kinds of workouts maximise the brain-boosting powers of physical exertion

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How you can use the power of exercise to feel better and think clearer

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‘Shin splints’ may not be caused by running up and down hills

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The weird truth about calories and why food labels get them so wrong

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Just 500 extra steps a day lowers heart disease risk for older adults

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HIIT involves vigorous bursts of exercise interspersed with short rest periods

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HIIT is safe for people with heart problems and boosts their fitness

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Low-carb diet reduces seizures for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

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Low-carb diet reduces seizures for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

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Many anterior cruciate ligament knee injuries can heal without surgery

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How hacking your metabolism can help you burn fat and prevent disease

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How hacking your metabolism can help you burn fat and prevent disease

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Cold water swimming should be introduced as a public health measure

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Cold water swimming should be introduced as a public health measure

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Compression socks may prevent nausea and loose bowels during marathons

Stomach cramps and the urgent need for the toilet on long runs may partly be caused by decreased blood flow damaging gut cells. Compression socks reduce signs of this damage in marathon runners

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Mild exercise halts cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer's

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Does your ability to stand on one leg predict your risk of dying soon?

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Exercising before or after a flu vaccine may make it work better

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Just 1 in 20 adults in England exercise their muscles enough

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