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Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief

A major review of 217 trials shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. Activities like walking, cycling, and swimming outperformed other exercise types in reducing pain and improving movement. While alternatives like strength training and mind-body exercises help, they are best used alongside aerobic workouts. The findings also confirm that exercise is a safe and essential part of treatment.

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fitness 14 hours ago

Navigating the translational labyrinth of the gut microbiota

Modern gut microbiota research, enabled by high-throughput sequencing, has established gastrointestinal microbial communities as integral components of host biology across the animals and humans. Animal studies established their roles in polysaccharide fermentation, nutrient utilization, and host physiology, while human investigations linked microbiota variation to metabolic and inflammatory conditions. The Gut Microbiota Collection ( https://www.nature.com/collections/jhdjahhcea ) brings together studies across host species, populations, and systems to offer more insights in how diet, geography, and host physiology shape microbiota composition and function.

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