Heart muscle damage is associated with excessive and long-term exercise, a new British study recently published in The Journal of Applied Physiology shows. The researchers picked older runners who participated in at least 100 marathons and those who were Olympic distance runners. Twelve athletes were aged 50 and above and 17 others, 26 to 40 […]
Lack of sleep has been shown in a recent study to promote compulsive gambling habits. Brain activity among sleep-deprived people tend to make them overly optimistic about their chances, researchers from Duke University said. The report published in the medical journal Neuroscience involved magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of those suffering from lack of sleep […]
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought the first fight of their legendary trilogy 40 years ago today at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Frazier, the champion, successfully defended his WBA and WBC heavyweight belt by defeating Ali through a unanimous 15-round decision. The two fighters inflicted much damage against each other that they […]
Honda Civic hybrid cars, Toyota SUVs and Chrysler Jeep Wranglers were the latest vehicles to be recalled by their manufacturers on Monday, underscoring that quality issues are still a problem in the automobile industry. About 35,000 Honda Civic hybrids with 2006-2007 models in the U.S. are being recalled by Honda Motor Co. because of a […]
Manny Pacquiao is often regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer today but he has no problem sharing the limelight with other Filipino sports champions. During the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA)-Coca-Cola Awards Night held last Saturday, Manny Pacquiao reminded everyone that the accomplishments of other athletes must be credited as much as his own exploits. “There […]
Bulimia and anorexia among American teens are a growing problem and health experts warn that the relatively small prevalence of eating disorders compared to other conditions masks the severity of the situation. A study published online in Archives of General Psychiatry reported that up to 3 percent of teens experience an eating disorder at least […]
iTunes downloads can soon be accessed by users in multiple devices using a single account according to Bloomberg sources. Apple Inc., which owns and operates the iTunes service, is reportedly in talks with record labels to provide the value-added service in the face of increasing competition from other online companies offering streaming music. Warner Music […]
Down syndrome or Down’s syndrome screening usually involves invasive procedures which can be uncomfortable and risky. Now a new blood test given to pregnant women may offer more relief and simplicity. European researchers came up with the new screening test as reported online Sunday in the journal Nature Medicine. The study team proved that a […]
Gas prices continue to rise, reaching $3.39 this week. Crude oil prices breached the $100 per barrel level on the world market this Wednesday. The ongoing turmoil in Libya and the rest of the Middle East, coupled with the spike in global demand for oil, can push gas prices higher to as much as $4 […]
The foreclosure mess investigation came one step closer to its conclusion as attorneys general of all 50 states presented terms of a settlement to banks and lenders. Federal agencies including the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development are also involved in the probe of the foreclosure […]
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