Australian magpies are social birds; they live in groups of up to 12 individuals that help each other defend territory and raise each other’s young. A recent pilot study involving small trackers has revealed that they engage in another social behaviour rarely seen in birds called “rescuing”. In birds, rescuing is the act of helping others without expecting a reward; in this case, the magpies helped each other remove the tracking devices the researchers put on them, perhaps perceiving the devices as parasites that needed removing. Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
