Life & Style
Landmarks light up for Eid
July 20, 2015
Landmarks light up for Eid
Buildings around the world took on different shades this weekend to commemorate the Muslim holiday of Eid. The Empire State Building…
New York paupers’ cemetery opens to mourners for first time
July 20, 2015
New York paupers’ cemetery opens to mourners for first time
It takes a mere 10 minutes by boat to navigate to New York City's Hart Island, one of the United…
Trang: Thailand’s next big island-hopping destination
July 20, 2015
Trang: Thailand’s next big island-hopping destination
Unlike the isles just over the horizon, including Lanta, Phi Phi and Phuket, the islands of Trang, a sleepy province…
High-tops and high fashion: How sneakers rose from street to chic
July 19, 2015
High-tops and high fashion: How sneakers rose from street to chic
Has any garment enjoyed a more impressive rise than the once-humble sneaker?
Japan’s robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
July 19, 2015
Japan’s robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
When the reception desk is staffed by a robot dinosaur, the chances of a room upgrade are going to be…
Bill Cosby testified he was adept at picking up on romantic cues
July 19, 2015
Bill Cosby testified he was adept at picking up on romantic cues
Comedian Bill Cosby, who faces accusations that he drugged and sexually assaulted women in incidents dating back years, described himself…
Aerobic exercise helpful for asthma
July 19, 2015
Aerobic exercise helpful for asthma
People with moderate to severe asthma who add aerobic exercise to their treatment regimen may have an easier time controlling…
Rolling walkers ease outdoor walks for lung disease patients
July 19, 2015
Rolling walkers ease outdoor walks for lung disease patients
(Reuters Health) - A rolling walker, known as a rollator, can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) walk…
Ahead of Alzheimer’s meeting, researchers seize on signs of progress
July 19, 2015
Ahead of Alzheimer’s meeting, researchers seize on signs of progress
After decades of Alzheimer’s research that led to dead ends, including 123 drugs that failed, top researchers in the field…