Even In the Wild Mice Run In Wheels 122
sciencehabit (1205606) writes "Scientists have found that if they place a running wheel outside, wild animals will flock to it. The researchers observed more than 200,000 mice, rats, and even frogs using the apparatus over a three year period. The findings suggest that like (some) humans, mice and other animals may simply exercise because they like to. Figuring out why certain strains of mice are more sedentary than others could help shed light on genetic differences between more active and sedentary people."
Not exactly surprising (Score:5, Interesting)
I can relate: exercise prevents moodiness (Score:4, Interesting)
NSAIDs and Ice Interfere With Training, Healing (Score:4, Interesting)
At least one study says NSAIDs Interfere with Proper Training [drmirkin.com]. Surprisingly, so does ice!
Here's an interesting page with a small study(search for "McMaster" of a group of 11 subjects that seems to indicate massage is very useful (even better than exercise?) - Weird! Also it has a note on ibuprofen and NSAIDs.