Electronic accessories, among which smart watches have become the most popular today, are a multi-billion dollar industry. Gadgets that have gained popularity in recent years offer simple and affordable ways to monitor health. But are they as effective as their manufacturers claim, the BBC found out. Many premium…
As the climate changes and the familiar rhythm of the four seasons falters, wealthy people are creating their own seasons. They're equipping their homes with snow rooms—caves filled with ice and snow, The New York Times reports. Recently, the heat index…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five Americans aged 20 to 64 has at least one cavity. However, many don't realize how much oral health is connected to the overall health of their…
Some people start their morning with a powerful dose of coffee, while others prefer a slightly less caffeinated dope — a cup of tea. What the latest research says about these drinks, and which one is healthier, reports The Washington Post. Whatever your…
Most people perceive aging as a problem of old age. It seems that at some point, a person simply "gets old." However, modern medicine believes otherwise: people begin to age around age 30, writes MoneyTalks. Research into the epigenetic clock shows that biological age is much more accurate…
A good night's sleep is just what the doctor ordered. It's crucial for physical recovery and productivity. Yet, there are two periods of the year when, for several days, and sometimes even weeks, we find ourselves living in an unbalanced state.…
From time to time I come across books whose content I want to share with everyone, writes Tatyana Vorozhko in a blog for the Voice of America. The latest find was a book by Harvard University professor of evolutionary biology, Daniel Lieberman, The History of the Human Body. In it he ...
Do you want to extend your life by more than ten years? New research says you can do this if you develop 5 good habits: don't smoke, maintain a correct body mass index, do moderately vigorous exercise, don't drink too much alcohol, stay healthy ...
Most American stores offer organic foods, such as meat, fruits and vegetables, along with conventional foods. They are significantly more expensive, but, as manufacturers claim, they are much healthier. ForumDaily decided to figure out whether organic products are really much better or just another...
The plane is usually teeming with germs. Most of them do not pose a huge danger to humans, but you still need to think twice before touching something on the plane. Flight attendants do not have much choice in this matter and are constantly exposed to bacteria. ...