Ever wondered how different activities throughout the day affect your blood pressure? A recent study dove into this topic, focusing on aging workers. Researchers tracked physical activity and sedentary behavior over 24 hours using thigh-worn accelerometers and diaries to distinguish various times of
As Taiwan's population ages, two common issues have started to draw more attention: the fear of falling and a decrease in physical activity. While these issues are widespread, scientists are still trying to understand how they impact the risk of falling among elderly people living in the community.
Have you ever noticed how older folks seem to socialize less? Well, it turns out that there might be a good reason for this. Researchers from the University of Exeter studied rhesus macaques and found that having fewer friends can keep them healthier, especially as they get older. They measured some
Growing up in a working-class neighborhood, I've seen the harsh reality of early deaths. My sister's life was cut short at 23 due to a drunk driver. This isn't an isolated incident. The U. S. , despite being wealthy, lags behind other countries in life expectancy. We're talking about a gap of 8. 3 y
Years of research have suggested that walking freely can boost one's creative thinking. But, is this true for people of all ages? And does the way we move our bodies matter? First, let's look at young adults. Researchers did an experiment where some walked in a straight line, others walked freely,
In 1972, Britain rolled out an education reform that added an extra year of schooling, making it 16 years in total. This change set up a unique experiment for researchers to compare the brain health of adults who got that extra year with those who didn't. Surprisingly, a study led by Nickolas Judd a
Ever been in a chat group where everyone starts with different views? Scientists used the Deffuant model to study this on a social media-like network. They found that over time, people's opinions tend to move towards the average of their starting points. This is known as "focusing. " Just like when
In our tech-driven world, smartphones play a big role in shaping how we see each other. But do they truly capture the full range of human skin tones, especially in places like Africa and Asia? TECNO, a brand known for its multi-skin tone imaging, has launched the #ToneProud campaign to tackle this i
Aging brings about many changes, and our eyes are no exception. The activities we do every day, like looking at screens or being out in the sun, can affect our vision. Over time, you might struggle to see things up close or tell colors apart. Many people face similar issues as they age. These proble
Imagine you're in a place where there's no cell signal, and you really need to send a text. That's where Android's new satellite messaging feature comes in handy. This year, Google announced that Android users in the U. S. (except for a couple of states) can use their Pixel 9 phones to connect to sa
