Since 2006, Brazil has seen a surge in outdoor gyms popping up in public squares, but these aren't your average workouts. Initially aimed at seniors, particularly women, as part of a global ‘healthy cities’ movement, these gyms are more than just fitness equipment. Based on a study in Rio de Janeiro
Actress Andie MacDowell, at 66, is open about her health struggles. In a recent chat with Drew Barrymore, she revealed she has Piriformis Syndrome. This condition makes the piriformis muscle spasm, squeezing the sciatic nerve and causing pain, numbness, or tingling from the buttocks to the leg. MacD
Heart disease isn’t just an old-age issue. Middle-aged folks are at risk too, thanks to factors like extra weight, lack of exercise, and stress. As we hit 65, our bodies change, and we’ve been exposed to risks for longer, making heart trouble more likely. Doctors are exploring drugs originally desig
Imagine sending a message from anywhere, even without cell service. That's what Samsung's new Galaxy S25 series promises with its game-changing satellite messaging feature. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy chip, these phones can connect directly to low-earth orbit satellites. This
Segmenting blood vessels in fundus images is crucial for diagnosing eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy. Enter DAU-Net, a new network that's easier to use and more accurate than ever. It's divided into an encoder and decoder, with some clever tricks to make it lightweight and powerful. Traditiona
Silica is famous for its tiny holes, or pores. These pores can be as small as 5-10 nanometers. Understanding these pores is crucial because they can be used in many ways. In this study, scientists made silica with different methods, like using chemicals or tiny particles in the air. They then used s
As January comes to an end, it's time to shine the spotlight on some famous faces celebrating their birthdays. Let's dive into the last few days of the month! Kicking things off on the 26th, we have actors Scott Glenn and Richard Portnow turning 86 and 78, respectively. Joining them are musician Lu
Ever wondered how presidents can make big changes quickly? Enter executive orders – tools that help them manage the government without waiting for Congress. Let's dive into how they work and how Donald Trump is using them. First off, what are these orders? Simply put, they're like instructions from
You might think bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are hard to tell apart because they share similar symptoms. This can lead to mix-ups by doctors, called misdiagnosis. But what if we could use brain scans and smart computers to figure it out? That's what researchers tried in
As we get older, our brains shrink, and our thinking skills deteriorate. Scientists have found a new way to study this process using brain age prediction. This study introduces a special deep learning model that can guess someone's age from brain scans. Researchers used data from almost 17, 000 heal
