Hayley Okines, one of just 60 or so known people with progeria, died at age 17 earlier this week. Progeria, an extremely rare medical condition, causes the people it affects to age roughly eight times as fast as a typical healthy person. Symptoms of the genetic disorder usually start to …
This 95 year old man is probably in better shape than you. He recently set a world record in the 200-meter run–yes, RUNNING–in the British Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships. In an incredible feat of determination, Charles Eugster’s final time for the run was 55.48 seconds; a full two …
In this clip, an older man in Russia brings new life to a set of rollerblades, showing off some serious skills (and a hand stand!?). In what looks like the middle of the street, this man has no qualms about showing off–and showing up the people around him (note his …
We’ve all been there: halfway through a long run and getting that powerful craving…for tomatoes. You’re not alone. A lot of people in Japan have apparently been struggling with the running/lack of tomato problem for quite some time now. Luckily, the Japanese juice company Kagome has come up with an invention …
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night…completely unable to move. It’s terrifying, but a very real phenomenon. It’s been stated that nearly 8% of the general population experiences sleep paralysis. “Your mind wakes up, but your body doesn’t,” explains a researcher at the Sleep Paralysis Project. Most often occurring during …
Yes, you read that correctly–and condom costs will continue to rise. In Venezuela, a 36 pack of Trojan condoms is currently going for as much as an iPhone in the US. Would you be willing to pay that much for protection? Venezuela already has some of the highest rates for …
We all know that listening to music can (sometimes drastically) affect our moods and feelings. Classical music has been scientifically proven to help reduce stress and increase concentration. But the affects of music don’t end at our moods–they have the power to affect our health, cognitive function, athletic performance, and yes, …
Jeanne Calment, the oldest living person known to man who died at the AGE OF 122 in 1997, credited her longevity to red port wine. Research conducted by the University of Alberta in Canada has found that health benefits in resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, are equivalent to …
Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illnesses in America? Nearly 20% of the adult population (ages 18 and over) are affected by some form of anxiety disorder. Because these types of mental illnesses are so widespread, there is a very good possibility …
Robotics technology has made another great stride in helping those affected by spinal cord injuries. Described on their website as “A wearable robotic exoskeleton that provides powered hip and knee motion to enable individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to stand upright and walk,” ReWalk Robotics has created a device …
