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Ant agriculture started 66 million years ago, study suggests
Publicado em 03 outubro 2024
Colonies of ants began farming the organisms after the event created ideal conditions for them to thrive, despite causing global mass extinction.
Fungi are a group of organisms that include yeasts, mildews, moulds, and mushrooms.
Researchers say many animals have been growing their own food since long before humans existed.
Ted Schultz, curator of ants at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, USA, and the lead author, said: “Ants have been practicing [...]
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Exercising in short bursts could benefit those who cannot work out regularly
Publicado em 28 junho 2024Short bursts of exercise that last one minute or less could be beneficial for people who struggle to exercise regularly, an expert has said. It is suggested that the intense bouts – described as “exercise snacks” – could be particularly useful for bolstering the health and fitness of those who spend a lot of time sitting, such as obese people or those with chronic diseases. Examples used by Bruno Gualano, an associate professor at the Centre of Lifestyle Medicine [...]ver notícia -
Poor diet linked to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes globally, study suggests
Publicado em 17 abril 2023Researchers estimate that poor diet contributed to more than 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018. This represents more than 70% of new diagnoses across the world, the study suggests. The analysis, which looked at data from 1990 and 2018, provides insight into which dietary factors are driving the type 2 diabetes burden by world region. The findings are based on a research model of dietary intake in 184 countries, developed by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition [...]ver notícia