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A neurosurgeon warns that maintaining strong legs through regular exercise, especially walking, is crucial in preventing dementia, as leg strength influences brain health by promoting circulation and neuroplasticity. Strategies include daily brisk walks, balance and strength exercises, and avoiding prolonged sitting, with benefits seen even when starting in later life.
A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that the chubby legs of caterpillars, known as "prolegs," are not actually real legs but rather fake appendages that help the caterpillar move around. The caterpillar's true legs, which will develop into adult legs, are located near its face and are not used for walking. These prolegs, equipped with barbed pads called crochets, serve as anchors for the caterpillar to cling onto surfaces. The study suggests that the genes responsible for these fake legs are related to crustacean legs rather than insect legs. This discovery raises questions about the definition of a leg and challenges the notion of realness in anatomy.
At 65 years old, actress Sharon Stone stuns in a photo shoot for Puss Puss Magazine, showcasing her toned legs in fishnet tights, underwear, and heels. Stone stays active throughout her day, incorporating movement into her routine rather than relying on intense gym workouts. She also practices meditation and follows a mindful diet, cutting out alcohol and gluten while opting for non-caffeinated teas. Fans and fellow celebrities praised Stone's confidence and body goals, making her latest look a viral sensation.
Spiders have eight legs because their ancestors, the lobopods, had segmented bodies with pairs of legs on each segment. As the lobopods evolved, their legs specialized and fused into two big body segments: the head and the abdomen. The head retained the legs, while the abdomen lost them. This body plan was inherited by spiders, which have been around for about 315 million years. All arthropod appendages, including legs, antennae, and jaws, can be traced back to a common ancestor, the lobopod appendage. Spiders walk with legs on their heads because their chelicerate ancestors diverged from other groups, with the front appendages becoming fangs and the second leg pair evolving into grabby appendages called pedipalps. Spinnerets, used for spinning silk, evolved from spider legs.
High cholesterol doesn't come with a set of signs and symptoms, but changes in legs and feet can predict the onset of high cholesterol levels in the blood. High cholesterol can increase the risk of peripheral artery disease, which can cause symptoms to develop in legs and feet such as leg pain, unusual cramps, numbness, yellow deposits near buttocks, change in toenail color, cold feet, leg sores, and tissue death. Approximately 40% of the total population in India is suffering from underlying cholesterol conditions, and most of them are unaware of it.