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Problem You’re a self-described procrastinator. Reality You’re more likely to have heart problems, according to a study published in the Journal of Behavioural Medicine. Method Researchers gave a group of people with heart problems (hypertension and cardiovascular disease) and a group of healthy people personality questionnaires. Results The people with … Read More
Once upon a time, hockey enforcers were essential to the game. Now, thanks to analytics, they matter less and less. [youtube width=”640″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jygko4bXH0I[/youtube]
Ever wonder why marathon runners go back and do more marathons? One reason may be that they forget the pain marathons cause. A study published in Memory has found that, a few months after the event, marathon runners downgrade the pain of their marathons. Researchers asked sixty-two runners (who had … Read More
Problem Nobody wants cancer, but at least 500 Canadians are going to be diagnosed with cancer today. So how can you avoid it or beat it? Solution It’s time to get fit. According to a study published in JAMA Oncology, middle aged men high levels of cardio-respiratory fitness had reduced … Read More
Our body is made up of at least 60% water. Practically every system in our body uses water, so we’re constantly using and expelling water—as sweat, urine, moisture in our breath, and so on. While there lots of reasons that can change how much water a person needs, it’s estimated that most men need about three … Read More
