A study published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that the average adult should aim to get around nine to 10 hours of exercise a week—far above the World Health ...

Burmese pythons have pretty irregular eating habits. One of these giant reptiles can swallow an entire antelope whole and then go up to a year and a half without additional meals. Now, scientists have ...

A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role. A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive ...

Starting in 2026, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will give every federal employee a new power move. For the first time, you’ll be able to convert your traditional (pre-tax) TSP balance into Roth (after ...

Immunotherapy has transformed cancer care, offering a way to harness the body’s own immune system to fight tumors. But even with these advances, many patients still don’t respond. One major barrier to ...

The bills, which lack Republican support, also aim to ensure that federal employees have access to TSP loans during government shutdowns. Congressional Democrats introduced bills that would waive ...

If you’re feeling sore from a run or gym session, you might wonder whether it’s better to push through or give your body a rest. This achy or stiff feeling in your muscles after exercise is known as ...

Few summer activities are as popular as cycling. Whether you're going for a leisurely ride along a city bike trail, hopping on a mountain bike to practice stunts and explore nature or using your ...

The TSP has prepared a new fact sheet titled, Information for TSP Participants Leaving Federal Employment that provides useful information for employees who may find themselves facing the end of their ...

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