Imagine keeping a laser beam trained on a dime that’s 200 miles away. Now imagine doing that continuously for 24 hours, while riding a merry-go-round. Seem difficult? Well, that’s basically what the Hubble Space Telescope does. After months of technical issues, NASA announced June 4 that Hubble would shift into one-gyroscope mode. This essentially means […]
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‘I’m a Longevity Expert, and This Is the One Vitamin I’m Begging Everyone Over 50 to Get More Of’
It’s not exactly breaking news that most of us could benefit from consuming more vitamins. However, no matter how often we’ve heard it from doctors, dietitians and even our parents (remember those dinnertime nag sessions to eat carrots?), getting enough vitamins can be a challenge—but a challenge worth accepting. “Vitamins play various roles in bodily […]
A nutrition expert and chef shares 7 foods for a healthy brain and gut that are always on her grocery list
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and professional chef. She explains why eating well helps to fuel beneficial bacteria in the gut, supporting the brain. Simple grocery store staples like fresh herbs and leafy greens are great. So are blueberries. You can eat your way to a younger brain and healthier gut by stocking […]
A Harvard processed foods expert shares 3 simple food swaps you can make for a healthier brain and gut
A researcher who studies processed foods said the work prompted him to make his own diet healthier. He cut back on certain foods after finding a link to health risks. Instead, he aims for whole foods, high fiber snacks, and meals with recognizable ingredients. Once, chicken nuggets were a convenient, popular dinner option for Dr. […]
US market expert warns of ‘a bigger crash’ than 2008 — says there’s ‘nowhere to hide’ except in this 1 asset
US market expert warns of ‘a bigger crash’ than 2008 — says there’s ‘nowhere to hide’ except in this 1 asset Many investors still remember what it was like during the 2008 financial crisis, when panic swept through the markets and wiped out trillions of dollars in wealth. The fear and uncertainty led to massive […]
It only takes 5 seconds of hail to damage a plane mid-flight, expert says
An Austrian Airlines flight went viral this week after it flew through a hailstorm on Sunday that ripped off part of the plane’s nose and shattered its cockpit windows. And one expert tells CBS News that while incidents like this are rare, they can happen very easily — and very fast. The incident involved Austrian […]
Should you wash your hair more frequently when it’s hot out? We asked an expert
Nationally renowned environmental expert draws hundreds to Lakeside
Jun. 9—SAYBROOK — Months of hard work and organization came to a conclusion on Friday evening when nationally renowned environmental advocate Doug Tallamy spoke to an estimated 400 people at Lakeside High School. A collaborative effort between the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners and the Northeast Ohio Pollinator Society led to the large crowd after months […]
You only need this three-move workout to enhance deep core strength, says a fitness expert
If you think that doing hundreds of crunches is going to give you an effective core workout, think again. Crunches aren’t bad, but they predominantly target the rectus abdominis. These are your superficial ‘six-pack muscles’, the ones that run vertically down the middle of your torso. While it is important to strengthen these, it’s your […]
UN expert says attacks on civilian targets must be proportionate
The Israeli attack on a school in the Gaza Strip to eliminate Hamas fighters has sparked fierce criticism and heated international debate. A spokesman for the UN Human Rights Office told dpa in Geneva on Friday that international humanitarian law “prohibits launching attacks where the anticipated incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage […]