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Garmin Venu 2S

Excellent Garmin watch still a great deal, despite small price jump after Black Friday

By Anna Gora last updated

Deal Save a whopping $200 on the sleek Garmin Venu 2S smartwatch ahead of Black Friday.

Deal
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Human brains aren't as plastic as you might think

By Tamar Makin, John Krakauer published

The idea of treating neurological disorders by marshaling vast unused neural reserves is more wishful thinking than reality.

Neuroscience
Woman exercising on the NordicTrack RW900

Brilliant NordicTrack smart rowing machine is $500 off today, for Black Friday

By James Frew published

The NordicTrack RW900 is down to less than $1,500, with 26 levels of magnetic resistance and iFit classes for full-body home workouts

Exercise
closeup of a man smoking a joint outdoors, as he blows out a large plume of smoke

Genetic risks behind 'cannabis use disorder' found in huge study

By Nicoletta Lanese published

In a study that included genetic data from more than 1 million people, scientists started to unravel the genetics of cannabis use disorder.

Genetics
Apple Watch Series 8 being tested by Live Science

Best fitness trackers 2023

By Andrew Williams last updated

Buying Guide From sleep tracking to stress management, these are the best fitness trackers we’ve tested to support your health goals.

Buying Guide
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An immunologist explains why the immune system works best when balanced, not 'boosted'

By Aimee Pugh Bernard published

Disease can arise both when immune cells are too active and when they're not active enough.

Immune System
Fitbit Inspire 3 being tested by Live Science contributor Andrew Williams

This $70 Black Friday Fitbit deal is perfect for anyone buying their first fitness tracker

By Lloyd Coombes published

Deal The Fitbit Inspire 3 is just $69.95 for Black Friday at Best Buy — move fast.

Deal
Men running with the Fitbit Charge 6

Hurry! Fitbit Charge 6 is less than $100 with this fast-selling Black Friday deal

By James Frew published

Save $60 on Fitbit's latest fitness tracker with built-in GPS, Google Pay, and an ECG monitor to keep tabs on your heart.

Exercise
BlueAir 311i+ Max air purifier

32% saving on the BlueAir 311i+ Max is a breath of fresh air this Black Friday

By Anna Gora published

Deal Save over $90 on this excellent air purifier.

Deal
older man with a white mustashe sits at a dinner table and leans back from a mostly empty plate of food, as if finish with the meal. Others can be seen sitting with him in the background

Does it really take 20 minutes to realize you're full?

By Anna Gora published

There's a time gap between when you've eaten enough to satisfy your hunger and when the brain actually realizes that you are full. Why?

Food & Diet
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