Study shows ancient use of fire to manage Tasmania's environment 41,600 years ago
London, UK (SPX) Nov 18, 2024
Over 41,000 years ago, some of the earliest humans in Tasmania employed fire to shape and manage the environment, researchers have found, advancing the timeline by app ... more
Sitting for extended periods linked to higher cardiovascular risk even in physically active individuals
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) and presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024 has found that spending more than 10.5 hours ... more
Breaking up sedentary time with light exercise helps lower blood pressure
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Research indicates that exceeding six hours of sedentary time per day from childhood through young adulthood can lead to an excess 4 mmHg rise in systolic blood pressure. A study, conducted collabor ... more