Research

As NIL Takes Over College Sports, AG1 Is Funding Scientists

Supplement maker AG1 is making a bold statement that scientists are as deserving as athletes of NIL sponsorships.

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Smartwatch Stress Scores Rarely Match Reality, Researchers Say

The findings raise questions about whether wearables can reliably measure mental states, even as sleep tracking offered a modest bright spot.

New Study Shows 7,000 Steps a Day Is Enough for Major Health Benefits

Walking 7,000 steps a day may cut early death risk by 47%, lower dementia and more, nearly matching the 10,000-step goal.

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Personality-Based Fitness May Be the New Workout Hack

A new UCL study finds personality traits can predict workout enjoyment, offering insight for personalized fitness and stress reduction.

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Early to Bed, Active Tomorrow: Sleep Hack May Boost Exercise Time

Want to move more? Go to bed earlier, according to a new study linking sleep timing to improved physical activity.

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Millions Rely on Fitness Trackers. A New Study Shows They’re Failing a Key Group

Northwestern researchers developed an open-source algorithm that improves fitness tracker accuracy for people with obesity.

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Stronger in Less Time? Study Reveals the Sweet Spot for Muscle & Strength Gains

A new study reveals you may need less sets per session to build muscle and strength—challenging the idea that longer workouts are best.

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Exercise, Rehab Prove Feasible Additions to Breast Cancer Care, Study Finds

A new study highlights how the CORE program can fill a key gap in cancer care by integrating fitness and rehab into treatment.

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New Research Links Creatine to Depression Relief

New research highlights creatine’s potential beyond muscle building—showing promise as a supportive tool for depression.

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Study Finds Environment Trumps Genetics in Aging & Mortality

New research finds that environmental factors have a greater influence than genetics when it comes to aging and premature mortality.