A form of strength training called time under tension (TUT)focuses on the amount of time muscles are activated during an exercise rather than the number of repetitions or amount of weight. TUT forces people to use a slower tempo and controlled movements when exercising, which keeps the muscles engaged longer, helping to stimulate muscle growth. TUT can be applied to practically any type of strength training exercise, including free weights and gym machines.
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Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are far more common in women, men can also get them. Signs and symptoms include frequent urination, burning or tingling during or just after urination, cloudy urine with a strong odor, or blood in the urine. UTIs can be treated with antibiotics.
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Deep breathing helps your body unwind. Sit comfortably, breathe in for four seconds, hold for seven, and exhale slowly for eight. Long exhalations activate the vagus nerve, calming your heart and easing stress. Try it for 15–20 minutes a day.
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A huge study of 473,000 adults found that watching 4+ hours of TV a day is linked to higher risks of dementia, depression, and Parkinson’s. It can’t prove TV is the cause, but it’s one more reason to switch off and get moving.
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A study finds air pollution is linked to reduced cognitive ability. You can’t control outdoor air, but you can improve what you breathe: keep smoking out of the house, avoid busy roads when exercising, close windows on bad-air days, and choose walking, biking, or transit when you can.
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ADHD is often misunderstood and surrounded by stigma. Learn what ADHD looks like in adults, common myths, and ways to help manage symptoms and improve daily life.
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Ellipticals are stationary exercise machines that simulate walking, running, or stair climbing. They combine cardio with strength training and can simultaneously engage the upper and lower body for a full-body workout. Ellipticals also offer a low-impact exercise, placing less stress on the knee, hip, and ankle joints, which make them ideal for people who have knee or hip osteoarthritis or are recovering from an injury.
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There are many ways people can meet the national guidelines for weekly activity. While running and walking are popular exercise choices, they are not the only options. Many sports and activities provide a similar heart-pumping workout, such as boxing, swimming, cycling, basketball, dancing, and even pickleball. People can also get creative and do circuit training using gym machines or perform cardio exercises at home.
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The gut microbiota contains trillions of microbes, including both good and bad bacteria. Good bacteria help digest food and absorb nutrients, regulate appetite, synthesize vitamins, and support the immune system. When the gut microbiota becomes unbalanced because of an increasing number of bad bacteria, problems can arise. Keeping the gut balanced and healthy involves eating more probiotics (foods containing good bacteria) and prebiotics (foods that help existing good bacteria grow).
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Bowel preparation (prep) is considered the most unpleasant part of the colonoscopy process, but it’s also crucial. A clean bowel helps the gastroenterologist more easily locate and remove polyps, small growths that can develop into cancer. If the prep is inadequate, the patient will have to repeat the process. Updated guidelines for gastroenterologists, published in 2025, can help them guide their patients to have more successful preps.
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