Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have recently invented a battery that can be charged hundreds of thousands of times, perhaps even lasting forever. Nanowire batteries use wires that are thousands of times thinner than a single strand of human hair. In the past, these wires were too fragile to function for extended periods…
A study recently published online in the medical journal Pediatrics suggests that parents who nag children about their weight may actually make them less likely to lose weight. “Parental perceptions may be something of a self-fulfilling prophecy,” said study co-author Angelina Sutin with the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. Sutin and her…
Andy Puddicombe is a monk — but he’s nothing like you’d expect a monk to be. After studying for years in silent retreat in the Himalayas, he was formally ordained as a Buddhist monk. Now, you can find him in Venice Beach, CA, where he has founded a successful tech startup and enjoys surfing and…
After a rough year for Fitbit Inc., FIT stock is finally gaining some steam. When Fitbit unveiled its smartwatch, the “Fitbit Blaze” in January, the company’s stock immediately plummeted as investors were not impressed, expecting something closer to Apple’s smartwatch. In fact, FIT stock dropped 18% over the few days following the unveiling and has…
Children need to stay active — especially American children, for whom the looming obesity crisis poses a very real threat. Experts recommend that children participate in muscle training and bone strengthening activities at least three times a week, including activities like jump roping and gymnastics. Public and private agencies have worked hard to encourage fitness…
Flint, MI, is not the only city in the United States to suffer from lead poisoning. Newsone reports that Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence is calling to improve America’s water infrastructure. As one of the Congressional leaders looking to get to the bottom of the water crisis in Flint, she explained that it’s not the only city…
According to The Huffington Post, health officials have announced that U.S. cities and states need to start thinking more seriously about adopting new mosquito fighting strategies to fight the possibility of a Zika virus outbreak — especially with the coming of warmer weather. The disease-carrying mosquitoes pose a much larger threat than did, for instance,…
Looking to remodel your house or lease a car but don’t have the cash? According to Dr. Sonny Saggar, your answer to putting more cash in your wallet could be as simple as going on an alcoholic fast for a month. And on top of the financial benefits, Saggar also says that it will help…
The newest celebrity fad diet isn’t exactly “new,” considering it’s been around since Biblical times. Indeed, from Jimmy Kimmel to Benedict Cumberbatch, fasting has become the new sanctioned diet of the stars — and for good reason. Unlike many other trending diets, responsible fasting is backed by a wealth of compelling and scientifically-founded benefits. Intermittent…
Weight loss is influenced by a number of factors. Sure, a healthy diet and exercise are essential to dropping the pounds, but without ample sleep, your metabolism takes a hit, making it extremely difficult to achieve your goals. While many studies have been dedicated to investigating the role of sleep in weight loss, researchers are…
