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Myostatin‑blocking drug apitegromab preserves lean mass in weight‑loss patients
A Phase 2 trial showed that the myostatin‑blocking antibody apitegromab helped participants on tirzepatide retain more muscle during weight loss. Over 24 weeks, those receiving apitegromab lost only 1.6 kg of lean tissue versus 3.5 kg in the placebo group, a 55% improvement, while overall weight loss remained comparable.
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Exhausted? The UK Companies Switching to a 4-Day Week (on Full Pay) for Mums
For thousands of exhausted UK mums, a paid extra day at home is no longer a fantasy. As more firms shift to a four day week on full pay, the stakes are rising.
Netmums
15 Habits Linked to Better Mental Health and the Science Behind Why They Work
Across decades of research, certain habits come up again and again as protective for mental health — these are the ones with the strongest case behind them
Quartz – Work
Mindfulness on the Spot
Four exercises that help cultivate awareness in a busy life Brief mindfulness exercises can be beneficial for meditators of all levels. We tend to think of mindfulness as a dedicated practice that requires setting time aside to engage in meditation and meditation only. For many of us, a daily or regular sit is a vital […] The post Mindfulness on the Spot appeared first on Mindworks Meditation & Buddhist Path.
Mindworks
HTBA’s Vitamin B12 Could Improve Cycling Performance
Short-term supplementation with HTBA’s vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin, MecobalActive) was associated with improved anaerobic cycling performance in amateur cyclists, including higher peak power, reduced fatigue during repeated Wingate sprints, and increased serum B12 levels. It also enhanced cognitive performance, showing faster reaction times and improved mental agility under high-intensity exercise, potentially via neuromuscular and central nervous system effects.
NutraIngredients (EU)
Weekly Neuroscience Update
A pioneering, first-of-its-kind study demonstrated that a personalised, machine-learning-guided lifestyle coaching program can nearly double the remission rates of mild-to-moderate depression. The research tracks how individual behavioural factors uniquely predict low mood states. Scientists say they’ve uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain’s learning systems—and how those systems may slowly adapt … Continue reading Weekly Neuroscience Update
Inside the Brain
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Thread by @Tomnutritionist
The effects of post-resistance training heat therapy on muscle adaptations 🌡️💪 This new meta-analysis compiled data from 6 studies to establish the effects of post-exercise heat therapy on strength and hypertrophy outcomes 🔍 Here is what they found ⬇️ 🌡️ Two studies used sauna protocols 🛁 Three studies used hot water immersion ⚡️ One study used an electric heating pad 🏋️♂️ Three studies were on resistance-trained individuals, two were on untrained and one was unspecified
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Fun time w/@DrEdCaddye introducing @UrgeToBreathe (& reintroducing me) to movement-informed breathwork (MiB). Some insights gleaned for breatholdworkers (freedivers) & breathworkers. https://t.co/PneslBduXK