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Your Body Has a 'Second Heart', And It's Crucial You Keep It Pumping - ScienceAlert

Published by ScienceAlert By Esra Öz · 30 August 2026 at 14:02
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Your Body Has a 'Second Heart', And It's Crucial You Keep It Pumping - ScienceAlert
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Every step, ankle flex, or rise onto your toes activates a remarkable pump below your knees.

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