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Category Archives: Fitness
Are YOU showing early signs of DEMENTIA?
I feel so much better. Hmm. Now, where did I park my car?
FADING FAST: Watch out for these warning signs of early stage Alzheimer’s. Forgetting where you parked your car is one thing, but if you find your keys in the fridge there might be a problem. New research has revealed which memory issues may indicate the early stages of dementia.
The study, from researchers at the University of California, found that women who reported problems with their memory were 70 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia decades later. The research, which was published in the journal Neurology, also took into account factors such as education, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and heart disease. The Alzheimer’s Society said the study could give ‘better insight’ into determining who will develop the disease in later life.
But what memory loss can we dismiss, and which should we be mindful of? According…
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biomimetics
Excellent point about this.
Humanity’s greatest innovations
start by studying the wild.
Our first understanding of medicine
came from watching the changes in eating habits
of sick or injured birds.
This continues today,
like how fish influence automobile aerodynamics,
or how the idea for Velcro came from burs on a dog
or the way bees taught the beauty industry
how to build an empire using, almost exclusively, bulimia.
Who’s the oldest? (Biology)
The oldest human in record is called Jeanne Calment who lived to 122 years old and died in 1997. Shirechiyo Izumi is from Japan and he lived to 120 and dies in 1986. Elsewhere in the world there are said to be people that have lives longer, this is unconfirmed.
Best Butt Workout
These exercises are the exact same ones I do everyday to keep my Gluteus Maximus at its best. Firm, toned, plump, some even call it a bubble butt. But hey- I worked for years to get the ass I have today! It takes time, so don’t give up.
Try this workout for three weeks to knock off 2 inches from your derrière!
Join Automattic’s Worldwide WP 5k 2015
The 2015 edition of the Automattic Worldwide WP 5k (#WWWP5k) is around the corner!
Automatticians already hit the trail at our company meetup last week. It was early — the sun was barely peeking behind the mountains in Park City, Utah — but the air was crisp and the morning was perfect for running a 5k. (Staying fit is an important part of our company culture.)
Automatticians laced up and ready to go! Photo by Dean Royal.
Now it’s your turn! The Worldwide WordPress 5k will take place next week from Monday, October 26th to Sunday, November 1st.
Lace up your running/walking/hiking/hopping shoes and join us for the 5k blogged about around the world! Read on to find out how to participate.
What is a 5k?
A 5k run/walk is approximately 3.1 miles long. You can run, walk, or skip; it’s totally up to you. There’s…
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This Is What A Big Mac Does To Your Body Within One Hour Of Eating It
One Big Mac can’t hurt, right? Wrong. The iconic burger dehydrates you, raises your blood sugar, and makes you feel hungry just 40 minutes after eating it.
Source: This Is What A Big Mac Does To Your Body Within One Hour Of Eating It
