Aging isn't simple. It impacts both our minds and bodies. But here's something interesting: social activity can make a real difference. A study in Northern Romania explored how much time seniors spend with friends and how active they are. Researchers studied 588 people, equally divided between men a
Every kid needs physical activity to stay healthy and learn well. Schools are the perfect place to get kids moving, but sometimes they're not so great at it. A study in Denmark tried out two new ways to get kids active during school hours. One was like extra gym class (Run, Jump & Fun), and the othe
You might have heard of Gastrodia elata, a plant known in China for its medicinal and edible qualities. This plant is special because it contains polysaccharides, which are like tiny superheroes in the body. These polysaccharides have been shown to do amazing things, like fighting off free radicals,
Imagine you're living with a heart condition like stable angina. Now, picture how exercise could help. Researchers at Hebei Sport University created a unique exercise program for those dealing with coronary heart disease. They wanted to see if it could make a difference. The study included patients
You may remember Jesse Eisenberg from his role as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network. " Recently, he voiced his opinions on tech billionaires diving into politics, especially now that Donald Trump is back in the White House. Appearing on "Real Time With Bill Maher, " Eisenberg had some interesti
Liam Coen found himself in a tough spot when he agreed to become the highest-paid offensive coordinator for the Buccaneers. There was one small catch: he couldn't interview with the Jaguars. This handshake deal turned out to be a problem when Coen decided to interview anyway. The NFL rules allow ass
Surface water is crucial for understanding and predicting disease spread, especially in monsoon-affected regions like India’s Western Ghats. Before the arrival of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions, optical remote sensing was used to map water availability. However, cloud cover often
Biliary tract cancers, or BTC, are notoriously stealthy. They often remain undiscovered until they've already caused significant damage, making treatment challenging. Doctors typically start with chemotherapy, but it doesn't always work as planned. Even when combined with treatments that boost the i
Strongyle worms are a big problem for farms. They cause huge losses, and current medicines like Ivermectin aren't working as well as they used to. Scientists are trying something new by creating tiny dots of carbon called Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) and adding copper to some for extra power, making t
The Justice Department, under new leadership, has made a surprising move by limiting prosecutions against people who block reproductive health clinics. In a memo, the department's chief of staff, Chad Mizelle, stated that these cases will only be pursued in exceptional situations. The memo also orde
