A ten-year longitudinal study published in May in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity reveals that leisure-time physical activity in São Paulo, Brazil, is deeply unequal, with the gap between social strata widening significantly over time. According to scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP), highly educated white men are exercising … Read more
Three young women walked 9.37km from Tanah Merah to Changi Airport in a 2.5-hour journey on July 16, according to a TikTok video posted by user Angie. The group departed at 2:42 a.m. and arrived at 5:04 a.m., successfully reaching the airport in time for a 7 a.m. flight. TikTok Documentation of the 9.37km Trek … Read more
Lateral rocking steppers have emerged as a popular low-impact home fitness solution, offering a side-to-side motion that targets the core, glutes, and thighs while improving motor coordination. Currently, shoppers can purchase this compact device for $40 using the promo code FR5UPI6X, a discount that brings the machine to its lowest price of the year, according … Read more
A study published in Neurology has identified a rare cohort of older adults, known as “super movers,” who maintain high cognitive function despite showing Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. These individuals, representing only 6% to 10% of the older population, exhibit walking speeds typical of people 30 years their junior, suggesting that physical mobility may serve as … Read more
Consistently performing resistance training at least twice a week significantly lowers the long-term risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a prospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers analyzing data from 143,715 healthcare professionals found that participants who combined strength training with aerobic activity and limited sedentary time, such as television viewing, … Read more
Walking holidays are increasingly recognized as a “triple dividend” for travelers, offering a rare combination of personal health benefits, reduced environmental impact, and direct support for local economies. According to Dr. James Hanrahan, a senior lecturer in tourism management at Atlantic Technological University, this slow-travel approach minimizes carbon footprints by replacing mechanized transport with human-powered … Read more
Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a personalized adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) system that automatically adjusts in real time to stabilize gait in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Published in Nature Medicine, the study shows that an implanted neurostimulator can detect neural signals linked to individual steps and modulate therapy within fractions of a … Read more
Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed an artificial intelligence-driven deep brain stimulation (DBS) system that automatically adjusts to a patient’s movement in real time. According to a study published in Nature Medicine, this technology improves mobility for Parkinson’s disease patients by decoding neural biomarkers to modulate electrical pulses during activities … Read more
Immigrants in Ireland have made a stronger fiscal contribution to the state than Irish-born residents over the past two decades, according to a report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The analysis, commissioned by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, found that migrants consistently maintain a positive fiscal impact, even during … Read more
The Rise of Micro-Fitness: Why Lateral Steppers Are Changing Home Workouts The fitness landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. As the lines between the office, the living room, and the gym continue to blur, high-impact, space-consuming equipment is taking a backseat to “micro-fitness” solutions. Leading this charge is the lateral rocking stepper—a compact, low-impact device … Read more