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2 Mushroom Pioneers Now Arguing Over What a Mushroom Is

Debate in mushroom supplement world has even drawn in the FDA

(Newser) - Two pioneers of the mushroom supplement world, Paul Stamets and Jeff Chilton, are embroiled in a dispute over a basic but critical question in their field: What counts as a "mushroom"? The two, who co-authored the 1983 guide The Mushroom Cultivator and helped popularize mushroom growing, are...

For the Heart, Small Exertions Are Better Than None

Moving at a moderate or vigorous pace provides health benefits without formal exercise: study

(Newser) - Stopping to smell the roses is one thing. But dawdling through life could come with added health risks, according to new research. Researchers analyzed the daily movements of more than 24,000 adults who did not formally exercise over the course of a week, finding those who made small exertions—...

Brits Flock to 'Place of Communion' to Sweat, Bond, Relax

Sauna bathing has taken London, and other parts of the UK, by storm

(Newser) - It may be winter, but the dozen men and women packed into a small sauna room in east London are happily sweating away. It's nearly 195 degrees in here, and it's about to get even hotter. Sauna bathing has taken London and the rest of the UK by...

Australia Still Chasing Influencer Who Faked Cancer

Belle Gibson, who just got the Netflix treatment, has not yet paid her debt

(Newser) - A decade after wellness influencer Belle Gibson admitted she didn't have terminal brain cancer, which she claimed was cured by the healthy lifestyle that made her famous, her story has inspired a new Netflix series—and fresh outrage in Australia about the case's lack of resolution. Authorities said...

More Couples Are Into 'Sleep Divorce' on Vacation

The new travel trend prioritizes sleep on trips

(Newser) - Couples on vacation who really want some R&R may consider a novel way to travel: booking separate rooms. Dubbed "sleep divorce," USA Today reports that it's a growing travel fad, with 37% of couples in Hilton's 2025 Trends Report saying they don't sleep in...

Want to Slow Down the Aging Process? Take a Trip
Odd Bonus of Travel:
It May Slow Aging
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Sep 30, 2024 4:00 AM CDT

Odd Bonus of Travel: It May Slow Aging

Study suggests positive travel experiences put the brakes on physical entropy

(Newser) - An unexpected perk of travel? It may also involve a side trip to the fountain of youth. That's what a new theoretical study out of Australia's Edith Cowan University published in the Journal of Travel Research suggests. Per the Washington Post , the study sought to see what effects...

Young Adults Choosing Sleep Over Late-Night Partying

A trend toward more sleep and earlier bedtimes is shifting how some bars and clubs operate

(Newser) - Gen-Zers and younger millennials are skipping wild nights out in order to catch up on their Zs. According to the Wall Street Journal , data from several sources points to longer sleep on average and earlier bedtimes for people aged 18 to 35, who are happier to hit the sheets early...

Facebook's New Venture: Health Care?

Reuters says company looking to expand in a big way on that front

(Newser) - Mark Zuckerberg and Co. apparently want to address every human need possible: Facebook is said to be venturing into the health care arena, Reuters reports. Initial possibilities include the creation of "support communities" to sync up people who want to talk about their particular ailments, as well as "...

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