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I walk approximately 10 miles a week. It’s the only form of cardio I can consistently do, and the only version that feels good for my body, given my chronic inflammation. Since I am sensitive to pain, I gravitate toward cushy, cloud-like sneakers for my walks because they help soften the impact of my steps. The first high cushion shoe I ever fell in love with was the Brooks Ghost Max. The original iteration of this now arguably coveted shoe, I ranted and raved so much that my sister ended up getting a pair of her own.  One year later,…

These no-bake snack bars are quick and easy to make and perfect for lunchboxes and breakfast.Filled with fiber, healthy fats and plant protein, these wholesome bars are filling and satisfying.You can use sweetened dried blueberries in place of unsweetened, and the bars will be just as tasty. Quick and easy to make, and even quicker to grab and go, these Blueberry-Cashew Oat Bars are perfect for busy mornings. Loaded with fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats and plant protein, these bars are bursting with nutrient-dense ingredients, including dried blueberries, oats, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and cashews, including cashew butter. Honey adds a…

As you get older, your No. 1 concern might not be building muscle bulk. For people over 50, function is the name of the fitness game — though scoring an athletic build can be a fun bonus.Over the years, your shoulders and spine have taken a beating, so it’s important to make sure the muscles that surround them remain strong and function well. By fortifying your arms, shoulders, upper back, and chest, you can improve your posture and prevent muscle imbalances that can lead to injuries and falls, according to Cleveland Clinic.These muscles also help you shore up the strength…

Science has confirmed that exercise is good for the brain. It increases blood flow, inhibits stress hormones, and stimulates the release of “feel-good” endorphins. One way exercise is thought to yield these benefits for the brain is through a chain of processes that ultimately results in the release of the hormone brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Produced by the liver, brain, skeletal muscle, and fat tissue, BDNF is known to promote the growth, survival, and maintenance of nerve cells. Previous studies suggest that this physiological chain is triggered by high levels of lactate in the blood—a byproduct produced when carbohydrates are…

Over the past 12 months, Nature’s Careers team has been tapping into its global community of readers, writers, friends and colleagues to compile a list of laboratory hacks to help make scientists’ working lives easier. To mark the start of a new academic term in many parts of the world, we are sharing what we gleaned. Some ‘hackers’ submitted several tips on how to save time, stay tidy, slash admin tasks and find new uses for old objects; others supplied just one technique that makes a huge or even modest difference in their work.Some tricks date back years. They reached…

As the brain ages, it loses cells. Researchers have predominantly focused on the effects of cell death in brain areas responsible for cognition, but the cerebellum, most well-known for coordinating motor function, has emerged as an important player in the aging brain too.1 The primary cell type in the cerebellum, the Purkinje cell, degenerates even in healthy individuals.2,3 However, this process and its role in aging are understudied.In a reviewed preprint in eLife, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine demonstrated that otherwise healthy but aged mice experience neurodegeneration of Purkinje cells in a consistent, striped pattern.4 The findings provide a…

The postbiotics, Lactobacillus helveticus MCC1848, also marketed as LAC-Living+, has been introduced to the domestic Japanese market for about five years and is incorporated into over 100 products. Examples include carbonated drink by Topvalu – the in-house brand of Japanese grocery retail chain AEON, as well as vinegar drinks that can be taken after diluting it with drinking water. Others include supplements in the form of tablets, candies, and snacks. The postbiotic is now available to global markets, based on consumer insight showing growing demand for mood support functional foods, Saki Yamashita, assistant manager, marketing group, Functional Food Ingredients Division…

Many common kitchen items like clamshells, foil and greasy pizza boxes often can’t go in curbside recycling.Food residue on containers and mixed materials, like coffee cans, make recycling harder and often contaminate loads.Scrap metal facilities can recycle cookware and appliances, while local stores may accept bags and plastic wrap. Whether you’re trying to eliminate food waste, cut down on single-use plastics or learn to compost, your kitchen is one of the most impactful starting points for being more sustainable at home. This is also the area of the home with the biggest potential for recycling, which most Americans support but…

When dietitians, food scientists and cardiologists all tell you to ditch plastic cutting boards, it’s worth listening to. I communicated with these experts at separate times, asking what they avoid in the kitchen, and the plastic cutting board has come up repeatedly for its microplastics risk. It makes sense: Studies show that over time, after consistent use, you’re essentially cutting little particles of your plastic board right into your food. Yummy!  Because of all of these building insights, I knew that when I moved three months ago, I would take the opportunity to switch to a non-toxic cutting board alternative,…