Life & Style
Sit-stand desks linked to less sedentary time at work
October 17, 2015
Sit-stand desks linked to less sedentary time at work
Giving workers adjustable-height desks may contribute to less sedentary time in the office, a small US study suggests. Researchers found that…
‘Selfie zones,’ misting towers, might reduce scenic-spot drownings
October 17, 2015
‘Selfie zones,’ misting towers, might reduce scenic-spot drownings
At Yosemite National Park in California, most accidental deaths are water-related, with people trying to cool off or take pictures,…
Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk
October 17, 2015
Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk
People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for…
Vacation is the ultimate source of happiness: study
October 16, 2015
Vacation is the ultimate source of happiness: study
Being on vacation topped a list of pleasures, edging out birthdays and finding money that was thought to be lost,…
Ebola survivors can harbor virus in semen for at least nine months
October 16, 2015
Ebola survivors can harbor virus in semen for at least nine months
Ebola virus can exist in the semen of male survivors of the disease for at least nine months after their…
Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer’s treatment
October 16, 2015
Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer’s treatment
A protein that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease has been identified by scientists who say…
A sun salutation a day may keep the doctor away
October 16, 2015
A sun salutation a day may keep the doctor away
Training patients to practice deep relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation – long touted to ease stress and anxiety –…
Antiquities minister inaugurates Tokyo’s pharaoh exhibition
October 15, 2015
Antiquities minister inaugurates Tokyo’s pharaoh exhibition
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty will head the opening ceremony on Thursday evening for an exhibition in Japan of Pharaoh antiquities…
Break out the fruits and veggies to help avoid depression: study
October 15, 2015
Break out the fruits and veggies to help avoid depression: study
Eating a diet of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts that's low in processed meats could ward off depression, according to…
Lower doses of heart meds save lives: study
October 15, 2015
Lower doses of heart meds save lives: study
People who suffered a heart attack lived longer when their dose of a medication known as a beta-blocker was a…