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Newly Discovered Hormone Boosts Effects of Exercise, Could Help Fend Off Diabetes
January 11th, 2012 |
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Hormones aren’t just for sex—they help control everything from the times when we feel hungry to the timing of our heart beats. Dozens have been described, but there is now a new one on the scene. It might help explain some of the health benefits of exercise and point the way to preventing obesity and [...]
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Streams of Consciousness
The Education of Character: Jumping Jacks for the Mind [Video]
One of the hardest aspects of school for young children is in some ways the simplest: sitting still. Recess is the time worn antidote to such restlessness. But regular physical exercise is also generally important to academic performance—and not just for young students. It can help boost various types of cognition in kids into the [...]
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