Exercising more than recommended could prolong your life: study

Story at a glance Exceeding recommended weekly levels of exercise could reduce adults’ all-cause mortality risks, according to new research. However, after a certain threshold of exercise time, no additional benefits were seen. The findings reinforce the importance of regular exercise.

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These are the states with the highest monkeypox cases relative to population

Story at a glance Monkeypox cases have been detected in nearly all 50 states in the U.S. The virus is transmitted through close contact with an infected person. Washington, D.C., New York and Georgia have the highest case rates by population.  In the U.S., there have be

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Desert-like behaviors coming to world's wet regions

Climate change is making historically wet and temperate areas behave more like deserts, a new study has found. By the end of the century, the researchers project that an additional global area about twice the size of the United States will experience soil temperatures and moisture levels equivalent to today's arid regions.  A better understanding of these processes will be key to helping societies in these transitioning ecosystems adapt, according to the 

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Ghislaine Maxwell moved to low-security prison in Florida

Ghislaine Maxwell has reportedly been moved to a low-security federal prison in Florida amid her 20-year sentence for her part in Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and trafficking of underage girls. Maxwell was found guilty of grooming young girls for Epstein to abuse, enticing the victims to travel across state lines and participate in sex acts.

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Political violence and the future of democracy: Take a look in the mirror, America

You’re not going to like what you see.  Our research group just completed a nationwide survey measuring support for — and willingness to engage in — violence to advance political objectives. Initial results, which have not yet undergone peer review, were reported Tuesday. We were motivated by recent trends, detailed in the report, that include an 

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