Empower Your Wellness Journey
New Research Could Lead to a Smartphone Battery Life of Over 500 Years
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…
Want To Help a Kid Lose Weight? Then Don’t Do This…
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…
“Headspace” App Created By Former Monk Designed to Make Meditation Easy
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…
Fitbit Stock on the Rise Due to Popular New Smartwatch
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…
Adidas Partners With Tech Firm to Create Kiddie Fitness Tracking Devices
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…
The Problem Is Not Just In Flint — Lead Is Found in Thousands of Homes Across The Country
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…