Frailty and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are significant health concerns for older adults, impacting their ability to age healthily. It is known that physical frailty can be linked to MetS, with low-grade inflammation as a possible cause. However, what remains unclear is how MetS connects to frailty as
Imagine diving into six years of weather data from Portugal's largest reservoir, Alqueva. Two weather stations were installed here, one floating on the water and the other on the shore. From 2018 to 2023, these stations collected valuable information. Every hour, they recorded rainfall, water and so
Rome just gave tourists an unusual opportunity to see the Trevi Fountain up close. A temporary metal walkway was set up, allowing people to get a great view of the 18th-century statue of Oceanus and his chariot while the fountain undergoes restoration. The walkway can hold 130 people at a time, givi
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been skillfully avoiding questions about President-elect Donald Trump. However, as Trump's ambitious economic agenda takes shape, Powell might not be able to dodge the topic forever. Trump's plans include significant tax cuts, increased government spending,
Feeling extra sleepy during the day or not eager to do things due to poor sleep habits? Seniors, take note! A new study found that these issues might increase the risk of a condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). This syndrome can lead to dementia later in life. Researchers think tha
Feeling sleepy during the day? It might be more than just tiredness, especially if you're older. A new study found that people who feel exhausted and lack enthusiasm have a higher risk of developing something called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). This syndrome links to a slow walking speed a
Google Chrome's latest update promises better control over memory usage with an enhanced Memory Saver feature. While some users think Chrome is a memory-guzzler, recent tests suggest otherwise. The new version offers three memory-saving modes: Moderate, Balanced, and Maximum. Each mode handles inact
In a surprising turn of events, California wildlife officials have discovered a fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans in bats across five counties. This fungus is linked to white-nose syndrome, a disease that has killed millions of bats in North America. While no bats have shown symptoms yet, t
An unusual fungus that's been devastating bats across North America has now been discovered in the Sacramento region. This fungus, known for causing white-nose syndrome, can lead to the death of millions of bats. Recently, a western red bat in Sutter County tested positive for the fungus. This is su
Google is working on an AI agent called Jarvis, named after Tony Stark's AI in Iron Man. This AI will operate within Google Chrome to assist users with web-based tasks like research, shopping, and booking trips. Sundar Pichai, Google's CEO, describes AI agents as intelligent systems that can plan, r
