If you’re looking for an affordable and accessible way to live longer, skip the pricey wellness retreats and quirky biohacks—just bike to work.

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    2 days ago

    new study confirms

    No it doesn’t. Their conclusion is “This study strengthens the evidence that active commuting has population-level health benefits and can contribute to reduced morbidity and mortality.”

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      4 hours ago

      sounds like confirmation to me, an apt popular science headline. maybe you think “confirms” means “proves”?

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        33 minutes ago

        Well, english is not my first language, but according to Google (they get their word meanings from Oxford) “confirm” means “establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case).” Perhaps in this specific situation “confirm” has different meaning?

        Also, there is a lot wrong how science is communicated in popular media. Taking singular study, coming up with sensational (and incorrect) title and making statements that aren’t in line with the study is not the way how science should be communicated. Even if there are multiple news outlets writing numerous such articles doesn’t make it right, correct or even acceptable.