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· Carl Samson
Japan is Now Putting Stickers On Old People to Keep Track of Them
A city in Japan has taken the liberty to attach stickers to its elderly people so they can be tracked. Iruma, a city in Saitama prefecture, launched a free service for the public this month in an attempt to address the problem of dementia in the country.
· King Malleta
New Study Finds That Beer May Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Perhaps one of the most dreadful parts of aging is the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. The neurodegenerative disease not only affects the elderly, but also their friends and family. In Japan, there are reportedly around 4.6 million patients who have dementia and 70% of them…
· Ryan General
Canola Oil is the Cure for Belly Fat, Study Finds
Science has found a way to effectively reduce waistlines and trim belly fat and it involves introducing canola oil in diets. A new study has revealed that abdominal obesity can be significantly reduced in as little as four weeks just by including the oil, extracted from the…
· Editorial Staff
Experts Predict Asia Will Need $20 Trillion in Healthcare Costs For Its Elderly By 2030
We all know that healthcare gets more expensive as you grow older. Unfortunately, for Asia’s extremely large population, it’s not looking too good in terms of costs in the future. Asia is aging faster than anywhere in the planet with about 200 million people passing the age of…
· Editorial Staff
Men Who Marry Intelligent Women Live Longer, Happier Lives, According to Researchers
Among the many benefits of marrying an intelligent woman is that you may live a longer, healthier and happier life, according to mental health scientists. Recent research suggests that men are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and dementia if they are married to smart…
· Editorial Staff
Lumosity Must Now Pay $2 Million Because ‘Brain-Training’ Isn’t Actually Real
Apparently, playing a bunch of mini-games for a few minutes a day will not make you smarter as some mobile apps claim. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that Lumosity app developer Lumos labs will pay $2 million to settle deceptive advertising charges over its…
· Max Chang
Drinking Champagne Can Help Prevent These Terrifying Brain Diseases, Study Finds
A glass of bubbly a day may keep memory loss at bay. A 2013 study found that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. The scientists at the University of Reading found that a phenolic…
· Editorial Staff
Why this CEO Wants Everyone to Have a Human-Like Robot for Less than an iPad
In case you were concerned, robots will not be taking over the world any time soon. By the time you are older, however, you may be seeing them around working regular jobs and looking just as human as you. For some of today’s most sophisticated human-like robots, we have Hanson…
· Max Chang
People Who Like Their Steaks Well Done May Suffer Serious Health Problems, Study Suggests
Eating well-done steak may lead to a higher risk of diabetes and symptoms related to Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. The study, conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, found that when certain foods are browned or blackened, they develop a…
· Jacob Wagner
Science Discovers Why You’re Always Late (and How to Fix it)
Waiting on someone who’s late is arguably one of the crappiest experiences ever. What’s the reason behind why certain people are never on time? While it could simply be poor planning habits, it could also be a serious medical problem, according to a report by The Washington…
· Editorial Staff
New Study Shows That Smelling Farts May Prevent Cancer. Believe It.
Once you read this article, you can officially say you’ve read them all. Scientists at the University of Exeter insist that smelling farts can prevent cancer as well as other major health problems. This story was reported by Time Magazine, so you know it’s not fake. In a…
· Editorial Staff
There is a Real “Limitless” Pill and It’s Called Donepezil
If there is one quality a person needs to achieve great things in life, it’s intelligence. Success comes easier to those who are smart- just ask the many college students who take study drugs they don’t really need to absorb more, work faster, longer and better, and get the good…