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Genetics Are Found to Play a Larger Role in Shaping Gut Microbiomes Than Previously Thought
Researchers looked at more than 16,000 gut microbiome profiles from baboons in Kenya, finding that gut bacteria are heritable, although environmental factors do still play a larger role than genetics.
Good News: Large Study Finds Coffee Does Not Increase Abnormal Heart Rhythms
The largest study of its kind (386,258 coffee drinkers) found no evidence that moderate coffee consumption can cause cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms.)
Study on 'Chrononutrition' Finds Morning Best Time to Eat Protein For Muscle Growth
Mice having protein at breakfast had a 17% increase in muscle growth compared to animals who ate more protein at dinner, showing the effects of chrononutrition — eating based on circadian rhythms.
Spending Time Outdoors Increases Gray Matter in Brain
Brain scans of middle-aged adults shows that spending more time outdoors significantly boosts gray matter in the prefrontal cortex, responsible for planning, executive functions, memory, and attention.
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