No time to exercise? There might still be a “runners high” on the way! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Whew! Just one more lap around the block! Or … hamster wheel? Even lab mice can get a “runners’ high!” And those who get their
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Could joining the swim team turn your kid into a spelling champ? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Jumping jacks and burpees can help us lose holiday pounds… AND master that Sunday crossword! That’s right! Studies show exercise helps improve brain activity. But what’s the
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Playtime – seventeen minutes! Naptime – thirty minutes! Are we on schedule? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Kids need sleep AND sports. But how much of each should go into a healthy recipe? Emily Ng from University of South Australia and colleagues set out
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Low battery on my FITBIT!?! OMG NOOOOOO! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Your smartwatch knows SO MUCH about you! From your step count to your heart rate. But it’s down for the count while plugged in and charging. Can we get back those lost
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Sweat and snooze for a longer cruise! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Some people are ALWAYS sleeping! Others don’t seem to need it. But sleeping too much or too little actually LOWERS life expectancy. Could exercise help? Enter Dr. Jihui Zhang and team from
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O-live us could use a boost sometimes! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Olive fruit water is a byproduct of olive oil production. While a concentrated source of nutrients and antioxidants, it’s usually thrown away. But could it be used to power up. . .
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You can’t run from your problems… or can you? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. You’re in a mad rush to the airport to make your flight! – Wheezing, sweaty, checking the time over and over. But you’re not even late: just ANXIOUS. How can
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Desk job got you down? Literally? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Long workdays spent sitting at a desk are bad for our health. Sitting reduces blood flow, which can increase our blood pressure and risk of heart disease. What can we do? How about
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Gym rats? Prepare to be dis-ARM-ed! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Accidents happen – even to those who regularly work out. A slip of the weight and – yowch! How can I keep my injured arm from losing all those muscle gains? Meet Omar
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Plant parents – this one’s for you! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. There’s something magical about hiking, gardening, and being around greenery. But say you’re not very… uh… active. Can you still get those bennies just by going outside? Enter Marcia Jimenez and colleagues
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