Do you even lift? Lowering weights may be faster route to muscle growth

Scientists have offered new insights into what the most efficient workouts might look like, with a new study demonstrating that a focus on lowering weights rather than lifting them may be a more effective way to increase muscle mass.

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Jeep micro-camper specs tough enough to trail Wrangler across the map

The all-new Addax Overland trailer is a military-grade off-road hauler and micro-camper. It looks intriguing for any serious overlander or backcountry camping enthusiast ... so much so that it debuts as an officially branded Jeep trailer.

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Heart-health supplements ineffective at reducing bad cholesterol

A new study is offering evidence expensive vitamin supplements may be a waste of money finding six common heart-health formulations are ineffective at reducing cholesterol levels or markers of inflammation.

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NYC skyscraper wears its structure outside to free up space inside

Foster + Partners has completed its third skyscraper in recent weeks. Rising to a height of 206.45 m in New York City, 425 Park Avenue is defined by an eye-catching exterior that puts its bracing on the outside, freeing up floorspace within.

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Don’t worry – Picking your nose doesn’t cause Alzheimer’s disease

It's been a rough week for nose-pickers, with headlines loudly declaring "scary evidence" has been found linking Alzheimer's disease to a bit of finger-based nasal exploration. But what is the evidence behind this bold claim and is it really a problem?

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Low-cost tiny house offers lots of options, including off-grid freedom

The Maya is a relatively affordable tiny house that offers a well-proportioned interior layout for two and comes with a lot of options for customers to tailor it to their needs, including being able to run fully off-the-grid.

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Two-story hammock tent lifts glamping off the ground (or water)

A new startup looks to combine the primitive elements of earth, water and air into a camping experience unlike any other. The Dookan tent stands up over the ground on short or extended legs, lifting campers for a breezier, more scenic night.

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Edelweiss increases floorspace with stacked approach to small living

Some tiny houses increase living space by going extra wide, others expand in size. However, the Edelweiss, by Romania's Cabini, goes in another direction with a dwelling that stacks one tiny house on top of another.

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Teardrop and tiny home collide into rustic-modern Skyview camper

Snowboard manufacturer Never Summer has introduced the stylish little Skyview camping trailer, a teardrop that doesn't quite drop or tear. The distinctively rustic midcentury modern camper works as either a summer or midwinter mobile retreat.

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Kimos vacuum flask boils its contents at the press of a button

Insulated vacuum flasks (aka "thermoses") may keep liquids warm for a while, but they do have their limits. The Kimos flask addresses this shortcoming by heating the water within it to a boil, in just three minutes.

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