You may not be an Olympic athlete, but some of their medical treatments could help improve health for the normals among us: Medical experts are looking into treatments typically used by top athletes for improved performance and recovery to determine their potential applications for non-athletes to improve healthspan, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing a sports cardiologist and other researchers. For athletes, the rationale behind these treatments is: Recovery and performance enhancement. For non-athletic regular people (NARPs), this translates into fewer morning pains, fewer migraines, better clarity, and higher endurance.

Some of the treatments being looked at: Photobiomodulation, LED helmets, and… mittens? Photobiomodulation relies on the use of particular red or near-infrared light wavelengths in order to expedite the healing process. This treatment can also increase collagen to stimulate hair growth, decrease inflammation, and enhance cognitive function. For our brains: Helmets with LED emissions are proven by MRI scans to enhance functional connectivity and oxygenation. Also, thermal regulation can decrease muscle temperature, as cooling mittens can guide blood to veins that are now cooled down by the water available in their plastic lining. Meanwhile, pulsed electromagnetic field processes re-energizes cells post-fatigue and lowers stress by re-adjusting the nervous system. The process could also work for bone healing, wound care, and migraine headaches.

An archaeological team has uncovered ruins that give us a view on ancient Egyptian-Greek trade, near Alexandria, according to the Tourism Ministry . Remnants of the Ancient Egyptian temple — discovered in the sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion near Alexandria — dedicated to the god Amun and a sanctuary for the Greek goddess Aphrodite were discovered last week. The structures that date back to c.200 BC held several treasures, such as silver ritual instruments, gold jewelry, and alabaster containers used for perfumes found in Amun’s temple. Meanwhile, the findings from the Aphrodite sanctuary were bronze and ceramic artifacts imported from ancient Greece. These discoveries confirm a historic trade relationship between the two ancient civilizations.

A quick history lesson: Thonis-Heracleion was ancient Egypt’s primary port until the establishment of Alexandria in 331 BCE.The city’s submergence was caused by earthquakes, tidal waves, land liquefaction, and rising sea levels. Since its discovery in 2000, the sunken city has yielded various treasures, including ships, anchors, gold coins, statues, and the remains of a colossal temple dedicated to Amun. Previous missions in 2021 have uncovered ancient shipwrecks and a sunken military vessel in the vicinity.

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