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We know that staying fit and healthy is a good thing, but do we go for a yoga body or rip it at the gym? Personally, I prefer the more relaxed but bendy approach of the former, but I may not be choosing the best option for my heart – a recent study compares both.
We've also got a compact camper that pops its top for a more van-like feel, and a new dementia risk factor. Let's dive right in, shall we?
Highlights
Yoga vs aerobic exercise: Which is better for heart health?
by Pranjal Malewar
A study has compared yoga and conventional exercise, looking at the impact of both on vascular function. Surprisingly, the results challenge a popular narrative, finding yoga may not be as effective as traditional workouts in boosting heart health.
Rugged hexa-drop camper rides like a small trailer, lives like a van
by C.C. Weiss
The Arkto Campers C10 caravan lives larger than the typical squaredrop, offering a complete interior ready to escape mercurial fluctuations in a hurry. The pop-up cabin feels more like you're in a pop-top camper van than a teardrop-size trailer.
New approach shields memory from brain cancer radiotherapy
by Paul McClure
A new study offers hope for brain cancer patients facing memory loss from radiotherapy. By blocking a single immune receptor, scientists preserved cognition in mice without dulling the cancer-killing power of radiation.
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Harper tiny house delivers big style in a small package
by Adam Williams
The Harper tiny house offers a welcome change from the popular shed-like tiny home aesthetic. Measuring 26 ft in length, the stylish towable dwelling sleeps two and comes with optional off-grid functionality.
The most – and least – effective exercise for knee osteoarthritis
by Bronwyn Thompson
In a review of more than 200 clinical trials, scientists have identified which exercise offers the most benefits in relieving the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. It's the most comprehensive look at physical activity in treating the condition yet.
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Slender multitool smuggles in stealthy, powerful flashlight
by C.C. Weiss
Designed to give you more of what you'll use and less tagalong bulk you won't, the new Tacray MT1 multitool has a thin open chassis with a pair of flip-out tools. And it adds a much-desired feature that most multitools leave behind: a flashlight.
New dementia risk factor identified: Time poverty
by Michael Franco
Time availability can impact the development of dementia perhaps as much as diet and exercise, according to a panel of scientists. The group says its research should cause a paradigm shift in the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
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