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Anyone who thinks that only extremely strenuous exercise leads to an afterburn effect is mistaken. Moderate exercise also has this effect. Researchers have studied how long it lasts.

Study with Untrained Participants Just One Hour of Training Boosts the Afterburn Effect for Several Days

Hayden Panettiere Struggled With Alcohol Addiction

Hollywood star Alcohol Nearly Cost Hayden Panettiere Her Life

24,000 Kilometers and Few Rest Days: How Does the Body React to Extreme Endurance in Cycling?

Extreme Athlete Travels Across Europe Jonas Deichmann: “Riding 180 Kilometers on a Bike Daily Is No Longer Exhausting”

How Quitting Smoking Affects Dementia Risk: New Study Data Reveals Benefits and a Key Factor

Even in middle age Quitting Smoking May Lower Dementia Risk–If You Pay Attention to One Thing

coffee tablet breakfast

Inhibitory Effect These dietary supplements should not be taken with coffee

Leonardo DiCaprio

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio's Fitness and Diet Strategies at 51

Starting Strength Training: It Can Be Intimidating for Some

Tips From the Coach No Fear of Strength Training: How to Get Started Easily

Study Finds Interesting Link Between Depression Risk and Grip Strength

Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Amazing! Grip Strength May Indicate Depression Risk

Can the Eye Detect Osteoporosis Early?

Study Increased Risk of Osteoporosis May Be Detectable in the Eyes

Even children often drink alcohol

Prevention Strategies What Alcohol Does to the Bodies of Children and Adolescents

older and younger person

State of Research Simple Test Reveals in One Minute if You're Aging Biologically Fast

Researchers are investigating the potential impact of diet on asthma in children.

Study Shows How Diet Can Harm Children's Lungs

Leg raises are one of the best abdominal exercises for a summer six-pack.

Leg Raises: Lying and Hanging Leg Raises: How to Properly Perform One of the Most Effective Ab Exercises, According to Studies

Why Do Children Hide Food? Emotional triggers may be behind candy wrappers and secret snacking.

Often Unnoticed What to Do When Children Hide Food or Sneak Snacks?

Arthritis and Osteoarthritis: Key Differences Explained

An overview of causes, symptoms, and common complaints.

Symptoms and Causes What Is the Difference Between Arthritis and Arthrosis?

Brain and Weights

Study Situation Brain Endurance Training (BET) aims to enhance athletes' performance

Olympic champion Matthias Steiner demonstrates how diet, exercise, and routines can be flexibly managed with Type 1 diabetes.

Former Olympic Champion How Matthias Steiner Eats and Trains to Maintain His Weight

Train Hard Without Progress? These Mistakes Hinder Results and Prevent Visible Changes

Coach Explains Common Mistakes I Train So Much, So Why Am I Not Seeing Any Results?

Billy Bob Thornton

Actor Has AB Negative Blood Type Billy Bob Thornton–plagued by allergies due to a rare blood type?

The Best Exercise for the Quadriceps: Better Than Leg Presses and Squats

At the Gym Pendulum Squat: How the Effective Machine-Assisted Squat Works