At 5-foot-2, Diana Coello weighed 250 pounds and was diagnosed with diabetes in 2022. The flight attendant took action by improving her diet and taking her dog for long walks. She lost 80 pounds in less than a year and has been able to keep up with her energetic 6-year-old. This as-told-to essay is based…
Maintain muscle mass After 30 years, muscle mass naturally declines with age, and so, men should undertake strength training at least twice a week. Activities like weightlifting or resistance exercises help maintain muscle strength and functionality. A diet high in protein, such as that found in lean meats, dairy, legumes, and nuts, also maintains muscles….
The Arad Group has launched an innovative app that notifies users of water leaks in real-time, enabling significant water and financial savings for consumers. This launch is part of an initiative by Modiin Mayor and Chairman of the Local Government Center, Haim Bibas, to preserve Israel’s critical water resources. Today, a campaign event promoting…
Lam, co-founder of new media art group Dimension Plus, who has a new media arts degree from New York University, focuses on using technology such as AI to create immersive audio-visual experiences. Like Siu, Lam works with artists across disciplines to create shows that push the limits of arts experiences. For example, for Reconnect 2023:…
Melioidosis has returned to the public spotlight after health authorities confirmed the disease caused the death of nine monkeys at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The disease, caused by the Burkholderia pseudomallei bacterium, is endemic to the city, with a previous outbreak involving dozens of cases in Sham Shui Po in 2022. The…
Here’s a gut check — new research reports that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut. A study led by Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that damage to the lining of the upper GI tract from stomach ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux, may increase Parkinson’s risk by 76%….
A stretch of aqueduct that supplies about half of New York City’s water is being shut down through the winter as part of a $2 billion project to address massive leaks beneath the Hudson River. The temporary shutdown of the Delaware Aqueduct in upstate New York has been in the works for years, with officials…