Researchers recently said that sitting all day at work is as bad as smoking cigarettes, but now, a new study has found that continuously being on your feet all day probably isn't the best idea either. Standing just five hours a day contributes to long-term back pain and musculoskeletal disorders, according to researchers from ETH Zürich. … [Read more...]
10 Fitness Tips for Lazy People
It's always difficult to get your body to do what your mind is thinking, especially if your will power isn't so strong. Exercise is indeed an intimidating word and covers a lot of various aspects of a workout, which is something one can get lost in very easily. … [Read more...]
Man Harnesses Power of Wind in His Backyard
Robert Migliori has harnessed the power of wind in his backyard on the Chehalem Mountains. He put wind speeds to use, creating power through his homemade wind turbines. … [Read more...]
British Magicians Troll Nation with Live Sky News
Comedy magicians Richard Young and and Sam Strange, aka Young & Strange, had more than a trick up their sleeve for a prank involving a Sky News presenter this week. … [Read more...]
Facebook May Lead to Poor Mental Health
Teens who use social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for more than two hours daily may be at risk of poor mental health, high psychological distress and suicidal thoughts, a new study has warned. … [Read more...]
U of M Professor Ken Winters Caught Forging Research Document
A University of Minnesota student reporter was caught fabricating quotes for news articles last week. About the same time, a U researcher was caught forging a federal document. … [Read more...]
Advice that Could Change Your Life
These days it feels as though health advice is reprimanding us from every corner, from our Instagram feeds to our HR departments to our eager-to-motivate FitBits. But when advice conflicts, or simply piles up into an intimidating mountain of health dos and don'ts, it's tempting to shut it all out completely. … [Read more...]
Shot in the Butt Because of Sea Turtle Dislike …
Imagine not liking sea turtles. Then think about not liking sea turtles so much that you'd assault somebody who does like sea turtles ... Yep, the image is silly right? Well. Not for some apparently. … [Read more...]