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Applications on smartphones to encourage losing weight
January 22, 2015
Applications on smartphones to encourage losing weight
With the ushering in of a new year, many people resolve to lose weight, but unfortunately many of those who…
Shorter sleep may speed brain aging
January 22, 2015
Shorter sleep may speed brain aging
With less sleep, normal aging-related structural changes in the brain progress slightly faster in middle-aged and older people, according to…
Top travel tips for a hassle-free journey
January 22, 2015
Top travel tips for a hassle-free journey
When is the best time to book holiday travel? What are the niftiest travel apps? How do you arrange a…
A laugh a day keeps the doctor away
January 22, 2015
A laugh a day keeps the doctor away
Most people know that a good smile comes with a whole assortment of benefits. Our society rewards people who aren't…
Meditation, exercise may cut sick days from colds
January 21, 2015
Meditation, exercise may cut sick days from colds
Meditating or exercising could drastically cut the number of days people feel sick and miss work due to respiratory illnesses…
More evidence against keeping electronics in kids’ bedrooms
January 21, 2015
More evidence against keeping electronics in kids’ bedrooms
Parents concerned about their children not getting enough sleep may want to remove televisions and other small electronics from the…
US department of state initiative honors Egyptian scientist
January 21, 2015
US department of state initiative honors Egyptian scientist
An initiative by the United States' Department of State for encouraging female scientists in the Middle East and North Africa…
E-cigarettes may help smokers quit
January 20, 2015
E-cigarettes may help smokers quit
Evidence suggests e-cigarettes help smokers quit, but more research is needed to confirm this and find out if "vaping" nicotine…
Facebook launches mobile app offering free Internet
January 20, 2015
Facebook launches mobile app offering free Internet
Facebook Inc launched a mobile phone application that gives Colombian users free access to a handful of online services, broadening…
When to exercise in the cold and flu season?
January 19, 2015
When to exercise in the cold and flu season?
Sniffles, runny noses and flu-like symptoms can deter, delay and even derail many exercisers just when enthusiasm for that New…