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Did humans evolve to chase down prey over long distances?

Outrunning prey over long distances is an efficient method of hunting for humans, and it was widely used until recently, according to an analysis of ethnographic accounts

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Extreme exercise may help you live longer without stressing your heart

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Why we need to change the way we think about exhaustion

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Why we need to change the way we think about exhaustion
Why nutrition needs to be on the educational agenda

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Why nutrition needs to be on the educational agenda

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Five scientific ways to help reduce feelings of anxiety

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Why vigorous exercise could inadvertently lead to weight gain

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A new understanding of how your blood type influences your health

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Eating at night could boost your muscles and help you run for longer

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The weird truth about calories and why food labels get them so wrong

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Low-carb diet reduces seizures for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

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Low-carb diet reduces seizures for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

A trial of 160 people found that pairing standard epilepsy therapies with a low-carbohydrate diet reduced seizures by more than 50 per cent in a quarter of participants

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How hacking your metabolism can help you burn fat and prevent disease

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How hacking your metabolism can help you burn fat and prevent disease

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Strength, balance and mobility are the best predictors of a long life

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Metabolism myths: 7 things we get wrong about diet and exercise

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Metabolism myths: 7 things we get wrong about diet and exercise

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