With a visual magnitude of -1.46, the star is outshone only by several planets as well as the International Space Station. Because Sirius is so bright, it was well-known to the ancients. What came as a surprise to astronomers was the discovery of a companion star, Sirius B, in 1862.
Sports offer many health benefits, some less obvious. Clearly, sports will improve your fitness and weight goals. However, they also encourage healthy decisions such as not smoking or drinking and offer hidden health benefits such as a lower chance of getting osteoporosis or breast cancer later in life.
Participating in sports, especially ones that require complex movements like skating, can also improve your brain function at work or school through the release of BDNF â brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Any way you look at it, sports can positively affect your mental well-being and acuity.