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23 Jan 2022, 21:33

Super Bowl-contending Buffalo Bills cut squats from their workouts during the season — and trainers say that may explain why they're the least-injured team in the playoffs

Buffalo Bills' Greg Rousseau told Insider his team skips squats during the season. Trainers say it's a surprisingly effective tactic to avoid injury.

23 Jan 2022, 07:02

Here's how long people with COVID-19 may remain contagious, according to the best available data

After five days of symptoms or a positive COVID-19 test, about 31% of people are still contagious. After 10 days, 5% are infectious, UKHSA data shows.

22 Jan 2022, 22:12

Early evidence suggests Omicron infection could give people 'superimmunity' against future coronavirus variants, but experts warn COVID-19 is still unpredictable

A combination of vaccination and natural infection seems to offer enhanced immunity across variants.

22 Jan 2022, 19:34

A TikTok chef makes meals to help people who 'bottom' have better sex, nutritionist-approved

Alex Hall, a TikTok chef, told Insider the bottom-friendly recipes he prepares are high in fiber and cut out ingredients like dairy.

22 Jan 2022, 19:33

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy said bodyweight exercise helped him get back in shape despite persistent long COVID symptoms

Olympian Gus Kenworthy got a concussion and had long COVID symptoms, but got back in competition shape with bodyweight squats and gradual intensity.

22 Jan 2022, 18:33

An Olympic gold medalist says chicken bone broth is a 'superfood' keeping her healthy ahead of The Games — and shares her go-to recipe

US gold medalist snowboarder Jamie Anderson says she never gets sick during the season, and she credits her nutrient-rich bone broth.

22 Jan 2022, 18:26

8 reasons you're not losing weight when you give up alcohol for dry January

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Dry January doesn't always lead to weight loss in part due to the way the body metabolizes alcohol.

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22 Jan 2022, 18:12

The first pig-heart transplant patient was denied a human heart after failing to follow doctors' orders

Patients who miss appointments or forget medication may be denied a spot on the organ waiting list. But judging "compliance" leaves room for bias.

22 Jan 2022, 16:12

Archeologists discover 2 giant sphinxes at the lost 'Temple of a Million Years' built by a great pharaoh in Egypt 3,300 years ago

The limestone statues found in the 'Temple of a Million Years' in Luxor, Egypt, depicted King Amenhotep III with a lion's body and a human head.

22 Jan 2022, 06:12

Saturn's 'Death Star' moon may have a secret ocean, revealing a new category of worlds that could host alien life

One of Saturn's smallest moons wasn't a candidate for alien life. But if Mimas has an ocean, it could point to a new class of "stealth" water worlds.

22 Jan 2022, 05:32

Why high-fructose corn syrup isn't causing America's obesity epidemic and what's really at fault

High-fructose corn syrup is often accused of being less healthy than other sugars, but what matters is how much sugar you're eating, not what kind.

22 Jan 2022, 05:12

What's known about the rare, mysterious condition that causes people to allergically react to water

Aquagenic urticaria is a rare disease that causes people to have an allergic reaction when water touches their skin.

22 Jan 2022, 03:58

How to do a deadlift correctly and avoid injury, according to physical trainers

Deadlifts work muscles all over your body and can even improve your posture — but getting the right form is essential to the exercise.

22 Jan 2022, 03:57

5 benefits of ginseng — from fighting colds to treating erectile dysfunction

"Ginseng root extract has been shown to have a strong antiviral activity," says one dietician on how ginseng can help boost your immune system.

22 Jan 2022, 03:34

Striking new data shows vaccines have protected New Yorkers very well against Omicron so far

Data for the weeks ending January 1 and 8 showed that when infections spiked citywide, vaccinated New Yorkers were less likely to get COVID-19.

22 Jan 2022, 03:12

4 herbs that may help boost your immune system naturally, according to experts

Certain herbs like ginseng and echinacea can fight microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, worms, and bugs. Here's how to use them.

22 Jan 2022, 02:32

Too much stress can trigger a fever — here's how to diagnose and treat it

Stress, both acute and chronic, can cause a fever, but usually it's short-lived and can be treated with stress-relieving techniques.

22 Jan 2022, 02:31

A woman who lost half her tongue to cancer had a new one made from her thigh, and now she can only taste on one side

Cameron Newson underwent a 9-hour surgery to remove half her tongue and replace it with thigh tissue. She can only taste and chew on her right side.

22 Jan 2022, 02:30

How to develop a secure attachment style so that you can have healthier, more loving relationships

People with secure attachment styles are better equipped to communicate effectively, cope with being alone, and have healthy connections with others.

22 Jan 2022, 02:27

Real-world data shows boosters work against Omicron, offering 'remarkable' protection against hospitalization for at least 3 months

In light of the findings, some scientists say booster shots are now an 'urgent' global public health priority.

22 Jan 2022, 01:03

11 telltale signs that you're drinking way too much

Alcoholism is a mental health condition that can affect emotional, physical, and mental health — but professional treatment can lead to recovery.

22 Jan 2022, 00:08

An NFL rookie says he swapped pizza for fish, hummus, and brown rice — now he's starting every game for a Super Bowl contender

Buffalo Bills rookie Greg Rousseau told Insider he has stepped up his game since joining the NFL. One of the biggest changes was to his diet.

I was in a medical coma and given a 1% chance to live. The experience taught me I can adapt to things I can't control.

22 Jan 2022, 00:07

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