Is there anything more uplifting than a day at the beach? The bright sun, the rhythmic sound of the waves crashing to the shore, and the refreshing breeze instantly dissolve tension. Not only does the sand feel good in between your toes, but it sets the stage for a great beach workout. Exercising on sand … Read more
From smart cities and cars to smart stethoscopes and dog collars, Internet of Things (IoT) examples are becoming more commonplace every day. Former Google and Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt made this bold IoT prediction during a panel at the World Economic Forum back in 2015: “[T]he Internet will disappear. There will be so many IP addresses, … Read more
7–8 minutes A new meta-study of random controlled trials looks at the effect of consuming cocoa on cardiovascular disease risk factors. Cocoa use was associated with varying degrees of improvement in total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose. All of these are risk factors for heart or … Read more
Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Several new studies have demonstrated the profound impact of exercise on various biological systems, further explaining its ability to enhance health and fight disease. In this Special Feature, we explore the most recent research on how exercise can protect brain … Read more