According to a research conducted by the George Washington University, despite high prevalence of obesity among US adults, provision of recommended treatments for obesity remains low. Providers cite lack of time, lack of reimbursement, and lack of knowledge as major barriers to treating patients with obesity. The study assessed health care professionals’ (HCPs) knowledge of evidence-based guidelines for non-surgical treatment Read More

Apart from those thrilling fight scenes, what got everyone talking about the recently released movie, Tomb Raider, was its leading lady, Alicia Vikander’s mind-blowing level of fitness. Alicia, who undergoes all sorts of challenges and ordeals playing bada*s Lara Croft was trained by world-renowned Swedish fitness expert — Magnus Lygdbäck. Reportedly, the Swedish actor underwent intense workout sessions for seven Read More

During his professional career, it is estimated that German road bicycle racer Jens Voigt (born September 17, 1971) rode a total of 8,50,000 km. He has won the Critérium International five times, a tied record, and won the yellow jersey twice in individual stages of the Tour de France in 2001 and 2006. Voigt, who stays in Berlin with his Read More

Older adults with slower walking speeds seem to have a greater risk of dementia than those with faster walking speeds, researchers have found. The findings, led by Ruth A. Hackett, from the University College London, showed that people who experienced a faster decline in walking speed over a two-year period were also at higher risk for dementia. People who had Read More

Alongside well-groomed canines taking part in beauty contests this week at Britain’s Crufts dog show, specially trained labradors, poodles and cocker spaniels showed off a different set of skills that can save the lives of their disabled owners. These four-legged helpers are trained not just to help the blind or partially sighted but also to recognise a variety of sounds Read More

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Hannah SchafferCatacombs in New York City might not look like those in Paris – but they have an interesting story. A New York City church is selling the last remaining crypt in its catacombs for $7 million. These catacombs – beneath the 200-year-old Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral – were previously off-limits, but the church recently began public tours Read More

A normal intake of vitamin D can reduce the risk of early death substantially in people with cardiovascular disease, a study has found. The research concludes that people who have suffered from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their risk of morality as a consequence of the disease by 30%. “We discovered that the right Read More

French hotelier Accor has signed the long-awaited sale of a majority stake in its real estate business to a consortium of investors including the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. Europe’s largest hotelier by room numbers said on Tuesday after market close that it will sell 55 per cent of AccorInvest to sovereign funds, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Read More

HIGHLIGHTS The Xperia XZ2 is expected to sport a 5.7-inch 18:9 display The Xperia XZ2 Compact might feature a smaller 5.0-inch display Three mid-range phones are suggested to sport Snapdragon 660 SoCs Japanese electronics giant Sony will be holding its keynote on the first day of MWC 2018, February 26, and we can expect the company to announce new smartphones in its Xperia Read More