Did you know that staying balanced on one leg can reveal your age and overall health? A recent study says that as you grow older, this simple test can show how well different parts of your body work together. Flamingos do it all the time, right? But when we try, it's not just about standing still. I
Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has finally said goodbye to plastic air pillows in its packages. After years of pressure from environmental groups, the company announced last week that it's ditching plastic in favor of paper-based padding that's easier to recycle. This is a big deal bec
You might think that slowing down is a natural part of getting older, but that's not the whole story. Regular exercise can keep you fit and independent as you age. It's not just about looking good; it's about feeling good too. Experts say that staying active can help prevent diseases like diabetes a
Imagine tuning in to Live with Kelly and Mark one morning, only to hear host Kelly Ripa bring up her interest in a 'gray divorce' live on air with her husband and co-host Mark Consuelos. This unexpected topic left viewers in shock, including Mark himself. Kelly casually mentioned reading about the r
Ever heard of breast density? It's a normal thing that about 40% of women over 40 have. But what does it mean? Well, when you get a mammogram, the doctor checks your breast tissue. There are four types: mostly fatty, mostly glandular, mixed, or extremely dense. Dense just means there's more glandula
Imagine you're out hiking and lose your way, or your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. No cell service? No problem! Both iPhone and Android users can now send messages via satellite. Apple's iOS 18 update and Google's Pixel 9 models bring this lifesaving feature to our pockets. For iPhone u
For the first time in decades, drug overdose rates are dropping in 40 states. Nationally, overdose deaths fell by about 10 percent in the year ending April 2024, from over 112,000 to around 101,000. States like North Carolina and Nebraska led the way with declines of 23 percent and 30 percent, respe
Scientists have been looking into how long kids born today will live. The news isn't as rosy as we might hope. Girls have a 5% chance of hitting 100, while boys only have a 2% shot. Gerontologist Jay Olshansky explains why these odds are lower than we think. He also tells us why dreaming of living t
Scientists have discovered that the rapid increase in life expectancy we've seen since the 20th century is slowing down. They studied data from countries like Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while life expectancy is still rising, the rate has significantly d
There's big news in the tech world! Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and US-based Amkor Technologies are teaming up to bring advanced chip packaging technology to America. This is a game-changer, especially for the AI market. TSMC has a massive facility in Arizona that will han
