The impact of exercise and sleep on depression varies by gender

Tom Patriot

For some people, getting enough exercise and quality sleep can alleviate depressive symptoms almost as effectively as antidepressants alone, research has shown. But a new University of Michigan study suggests that exercise and sleep impact depression differently in men and women. Principal investigator Weiyun Chen, an associate professor of kinesiology, and first author Ana Cahuas looked at exercise and sleep patterns in more than 1,100 college students at Beijing University. Participants completed three questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms, physical activity habits and sleep patterns. For men, vigorous and moderate physical activity…

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Is GoPro Stock Set for a 20% Pop to New 2019 Highs?

Tom Patriot

Shares of GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) never panned out the way early investors had hoped. In fact, some investors were really burned by GoPro stock after the action-camera maker went public. GoPro went public in 2014 at $24 per share.GoPro stock quickly rocketed to over $90. With GoPro stock now just under $6 per share, 93.7% below its all-time high of $93.85 , it’s safe to say that GPRO stock has turned off a lot of investors for good. Investors view its product as a commodity and something that’s subject to competition and cannibalization.…

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Keeping fit is more than physical: It’s a state of mind

Tom Patriot

According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study appearing in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, associates personal characteristics with whether people are likely to prefer solo or group exercise activities, CrossFit® training, resistance training, or team sports, how frequently they work out, and if they are likely to stick to their routine. The investigators set out to better understand why individuals adopt and adhere to regular physical activity programs, whether differences exist in personality, participatory motives, and…

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FRECKLES VS. DARK SPOTS: HOW TO SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Tom Patriot

Some of us are born with freckles, while others develop them later on in life — but do you know what causes them to emerge? Sure, they tend to surface after long days in the sun — especially in the summer — but why do they only find a home on some complexions and not others? Similar to freckles, pigmented spots can appear on the surface of your skin after too much sun exposure, but they’re not the same thing. So, what makes a freckle different than a dark spot or sun spot?…

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