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The study reveals that physically active individuals burn more calories over the course of the day and do not compensate by conserving energy in other bodily functions. The impact of physical activity ...

In “Replaceable You,” Mary Roach describes mind-boggling efforts to replace human body parts—and why it’s proven to be so ...

Dominic D'Agostino, an associate professor and physiologist at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, ...

An NIH-supported initiative seeks to unravel how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body’s internal organs. How does your brain recognize when it’s time to take a breath, when your blood ...

AI-powered personal training apps promise customized workout plans, real-time feedback, and 24/7 motivation—but these digital ...

Taking a deep breath restores the ideal “layering” of lung fluids, according to a new experiment.

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Over 45? Master step-ups, push-ups, rows, deadlifts, and presses to build muscle, improve balance, and feel years younger.