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How to Do the ‘World’s Greatest Stretch’
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Reducing cholesterol may help reduce bladder cancer's spread, study finds
How to Do the ‘World’s Greatest Stretch’
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Reducing cholesterol may help reduce bladder cancer's spread, study finds
A recent study has uncovered a potential new approach to treating bladder cancer by targeting a protein called PIN1, which drives cholesterol synthesis in tumor cells. Researchers found that combining a statin (commonly used to lower cholesterol) with a PIN1 inhibitor suppressed tumor growth in both cell and animal models. This discovery highlights the critical role cholesterol plays in cancer cell survival and proliferation. Despite advances in bladder cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, the condition remains challenging due to high recurrence rates and invasive surgical treatments. The study offers a promising avenue for developing therapies that could inhibit tumor growth more effectively and reduce reliance on current intensive treatments. Researchers are now exploring PIN1’s broader implications in other cancers and its interactions with the tumor microenvironment.
Healthy Fact of the Day: Your gut is home to around 70% of your immune system. A healthy gut microbiome plays a key role in fighting infections, reducing inflammation, and even influencing your mood and mental health. Probiotics, fiber, and a diverse diet can help keep your gut—and your immune system—strong!
How to Do the ‘World’s Greatest Stretch,’ the Single Best Dynamic Warmup
Unlock full-body mobility and activate multiple muscle groups with the World’s Greatest Stretch. Follow these steps to incorporate it into your warmup routine:
1. Runner’s Lunge
Why It Works: Opens up hips, activates legs, and engages the core.
How to Do It:
Step forward with your left leg into a lunge, planting both hands on the floor next to your left foot.
Keep your right knee hovering above the floor.
2. Elbow Drop
Why It Works: Improves hip flexibility and targets the inner thighs.
How to Do It:
Lower your left elbow to the floor inside your left foot.
Keep your back straight and hips square to feel the stretch.
3. Sky Reach
Why It Works: Enhances thoracic spine mobility and stretches the upper body.
How to Do It:
Place your left hand outside your left foot and twist your torso to reach your left arm to the sky.
Optionally, rotate your right arm upward for additional stretch.
Benefits of the World’s Greatest Stretch
Mobilizes the ankles, hips, and thoracic spine simultaneously.
Combines stretching with strength to enhance coordination and body awareness.
Targets muscles across the body, including glutes, hamstrings, quads, pecs, shoulders, and obliques.
When to Do It
Incorporate the World’s Greatest Stretch as part of your warmup before workouts involving lifting, running, or jumping. It’s also great as a standalone mobility drill anytime during the day.
Patience and consistency are key to reaping the stretch’s full benefits!