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When you think about boosting longevity, you might picture tall glasses of water, brisk walks outside, and a good night’s rest. While those habits matter, there’s an unexpected area you might be overlooking: your glutes.

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When you think about boosting longevity, you might picture tall glasses of water, brisk walks outside, and a good night’s rest. While those habits matter, there’s an unexpected area you might be overlooking: your glutes.

Published in Nature Communications, the research found that giant sequoias exposed to prescribed fire during the previous 10 years were nearly four times more likely to survive the 2020 Castle Fire and the 2021 KNP Complex Fire than nearby untreated trees.

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When you think about boosting longevity, you might picture tall glasses of water, brisk walks outside, and a good night’s rest. While those habits matter, there’s an unexpected area you might be overlooking: your glutes.