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At some time in his life, nearly everyone will get a good workout while having sex. As some get older, they may wonder if sex is a good form of exercise or if it might be too strenuous on their aging cardiovascular systems, namely their hearts. These questions are actually quite important, and they now have scientific answers.

Physical activity at the right time of the day seems able to increase fat metabolism, at least in mice. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark shows that mice that did exercise in an early active phase, which corresponds to morning exercise in humans, increased their metabolism more than mice that did exercise at a time when they usually rest. The results are published in the journal PNAS.

The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance for evaluating and treating obesity last month, recommending proactive treatment for children and teens. But despite the fact that behavioral recommendations for obesity often recommend more physical activity and less screen time, there’s been little research on how combinations of physical activity and screen time can impact children’s weight.  

A new national study published in JAMA Network Open has now found that high physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens who reported eight or more hours of screen time per day.  

Anthocyanins in plants have properties that reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, shows a new review article from the Food Sciences unit of the University of Turku, Finland. Anthocyanins are red, purple and blue pigments found in fruits, vegetables, and tubers.