Amanda MacMillan

Amanda MacMillan

The case for building muscle mass and strength with plant-based protein
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The case for building muscle mass and strength with plant-based protein

In a new study, researchers found that vegetarian protein is just as beneficial for muscle mass and strength as animal protein.

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New study suggests jet lag may have played a role in Chicago Cubs' NLCS Game 6 win
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New study suggests jet lag may have played a role in Chicago Cubs' NLCS Game 6 win

Researchers say jet lag could’ve played a role in the Chicago Cubs’ win in 2016 NLCS Game 6, in a new study tracking the effects of jet lag on MLB players' performance.

Amanda MacMillan
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These three sports may help you live longer, research says
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These three sports may help you live longer, research says

It's known that exercise can improve your health, but researchers have pinpointed certain types of activities that can lead to a longer life.

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Why you should listen to music when you do HIIT workouts, according to science
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Why you should listen to music when you do HIIT workouts, according to science

New research suggests that listening to music while you sweat through that HIIT workout can help you enjoy it more.

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New study says CrossFitters may need rest days to keep immunity up
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New study says CrossFitters may need rest days to keep immunity up

A new study says two back-to-back days of hard workouts can lower levels of anti-inflammatory compounds in the body.

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How Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt beat depression
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How Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt beat depression

Team USA swimmer Allison Schmitt hopes to help others struggling with depression by sharing her story of her struggles ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics.

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Exercise may be as effective as surgery for knee injuries, study finds
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Exercise may be as effective as surgery for knee injuries, study finds

Knee surgery may not always be needed for mensical knee tears and injuries—exercises may work just as well to heal the pain.

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