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Bird bulking: Exercise in youth decreases energy used for moving as an adult

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By Aaron Wagner
| MSN Verified
Physical activity in adulthood may depend on exercise during growth, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The study, conducted in birds, is the first to directly demonstrate that experiences during development influence how efficiently adults use energy during movement. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Moving efficiently may influence how animals evolve, explained Jonas Rubenson, professor of kinesiology at Penn State.
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More than half of adults in US say they lack basic statistical understanding

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By Aaron Wagner, Sadie Harley, Robert Egan Verified
| Phys.org Verified
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain From the daily weather forecast to a baseball player's batting average to an individual's risk of developing lung cancer, understanding statistics can help people in the United States navigate their lives, according to Mark Ramos, assistant research professor of health policy and administration at Penn State. However, more than half of adults in the U.S. reported knowing little or nothing about basic statistical concepts, according to a recent study led by Ramos.
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Childhood abuse and neglect linked to later life inflammation, premature birth

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By Aaron Wagner, Sadie Harley, Andrew Zinin Verified
| Medical Xpress Verified
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Pregnant women with a history of child abuse or neglect experienced increased inflammation when exposed to mild stress compared with women without those experiences, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Increased inflammation, in turn, was associated with a greater number of complications during pregnancy and birth, including premature birth, according to the research team.
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