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Good news about masks

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They don’t impede your ability to get enough oxygen, say researcher­s at Canada’s University of Saskatchew­an. The scientists tested blood and muscle oxygen levels of both masked and unmasked cyclists and found that face coverings had a minimal impact on the amount of oxygen absorbed by their bodies—even during vigorous exercise. Study author Philip Chilibeck, Ph.D., says the research shows wearing masks under normal circumstan­ces has no detrimenta­l effect on oxygen uptake.

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