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People who prefer to give the gym a wide berth might joke that they’re “allergic” to exercise. But exercise allergy is a real thing, and can be dangerous if not caught in time. In a small number of people, exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) can occur after even a moderately demanding workout. Symptoms are similar to those seen with other allergies, such as an itchy rash or swelling of the lips. In severe cases, problems with breathing and circulation can occur. Carrying an
adrenaline auto-injector, such as an EpiPen, is essential if you’ve been diagnosed with EIA. Exercising with a partner is also strongly advised.
One person who isn’t allergic to the gym is He-Man. A rebooted Masters of the Universe film has hit cinemas. But is the hypermasculine hero of a four-decade-old franchise a bit anachronistic for today’s touchy-feely audiences? Our author says that the film takes He-Man’s lore seriously, but could have leaned into the character’s silly side a bit more.
Like He-Man, apes appear to combine brawn with brains. Recent studies show that chimpanzees can use touchscreen controls to locate food rewards in a virtual reality environment. It’s one of many surprising findings about their cognitive abilities following decades of research.
And with Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day about to hit cinemas, aliens are back in the public consciousness. But what do scientists think about recent evidence of extra-terrestrial life? Researchers from Durham University surveyed astrobiologists (who study how life could survive on other worlds) for their opinions on two recent studies hinting at alien life. Only a very small proportion agreed that either study had “probably” found life.
So, as far as E.T. is concerned, it seems the jury is still out.
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