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MOSTLY MICROBES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Welcome to Mostly Microbes and Infectious Diseases. David Ojcius posts newspaper and journal articles in the broad field of microbiology.

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Understanding how exercise affects the body
A study of endurance training in rats found molecular changes throughout the body that could help explain the beneficial effects of...
David Ojcius
May 15, 20243 min read
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Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging
Studying various animals, a study found that the amount of the semi-essential amino acid #taurine in circulation decreased with age....
David Ojcius
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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What SuperAgers show us about longevity, cognitive health as we age
· Eat like a centenarian by incorporating fiber-rich foods into your diet. · Exercise your body. · #Exercise your brain. · Stay...
David Ojcius
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most im
#exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing disease and extending lifespan. It is also known to change the...
David Ojcius
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Don’t feel like exercising? It could be your microbiome
The microbiomes of physically active people can be quite different from those of people who rarely #exercise #microbiome #microbiota Your...
David Ojcius
Mar 8, 20234 min read
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New study finds 6 ways to slow memory decline and lower dementia risk
A new study of more than 29,000 older adults has identified six habits — from eating a variety of foods to regularly reading or playing...
David Ojcius
Jan 26, 20233 min read
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Regular Exercise May Keep Your Body 30 Years ‘Younger’
The muscles of older men & women who have exercised for decades are indistinguishable in many ways from those of healthy 25-year-olds,...
David Ojcius
Sep 18, 20213 min read
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The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health
Late-day #exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet...
David Ojcius
May 26, 20211 min read
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Reduce risk of severe Covid with regular activity, study says.
#COVID19 #coronavirus #exercise A history of being consistently active is strongly associated with a reduced risk of severe Covid-19,...
David Ojcius
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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Extreme exercise can lead to mitochondrial functional impairment
Researchers found that people who go to extremes when exercising can go too far, resulting in mitochondrial functional impairment &...
David Ojcius
Mar 25, 20211 min read
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What really works to help an aging brain.
What really works to help an aging brain. It’s not going to function like it did in your 20s, but there are things you can do. What...
David Ojcius
Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Mechanism by which exercise strengthens bones and immunity
Scientists have identified the niche in the bone marrow where new #bone & immune cells are produced. Movement-induced stimulation is...
David Ojcius
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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