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Being too attractive can actually hurt fitness influencers, says new research.

In a study comparing highly attractive fitfluencers with those who look more average, people actually liked and trusted the posts from the moderately attractive ones more.

It’s surprising — after all, we’ve always believed that good looks grab attention and make products more desirable.

But in fitness influencing, that same attractiveness might backfire. People often see those ultra-fit, picture-perfect influencers as less relatable — their perfection feels out of reach. Meanwhile, the more “real-looking” ones seem attainable and authentic.

Men need almost twice as much 💪exercise as women to get the same 🫀heart health benefits, according to new scientific research.

While women can lower their heart disease risk with about four hours of exercise per week, men may need closer to nine hours.

This may be due to biological differences, and experts say it's important to remember that everyone, regardless of gender, should stay active for a healthy heart.

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Could the universe really be just a computer simulation? For years, this idea fascinated scientists and philosophers alike. But new research shows that, mathematically, it’s impossible — meaning reality runs deeper than any code could ever capture.

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New research suggests that some of the same genes influencing childhood intelligence may also contribute to a longer life.

The study, based on genome-wide data, adds evidence that longevity and early cognitive ability share biological roots, not just social or lifestyle factors.

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