Toyota unveiled a new robot that can tackle domestic chores like clearing tables and wiping down countertops and other surfaces. A human can easily tell an object apart from its reflection, but ‘transparent or reflective items commonly found in the home befuddle today’s robots,’ according to a statement from the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). ‘Since … Read more
A scientist has revealed his top tips for slowing down the aging process, saying people should take care of their teeth and avoid over-exercising if they want to live longer lives. Andrew Steele, a computational biologist and longevity expert, argues in his new book, Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old, that people … Read more
A scientist has revealed his top tips for slowing down the aging process, saying people should take care of their teeth and avoid over-exercising if they want to live longer lives. Andrew Steele, a computational biologist and longevity expert, argues in his new book, Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old, that people … Read more
A brisk walk around the block several times a week could do wonders to preserve a healthier mind – as well as body – as you age, a new study suggests. In a year-long study conducted by University of Texas, Southwestern, researchers found that middle aged and older Americans scored higher on cognitive tests and … Read more
Gisele Bundchen thinks ageing is ‘beautiful.’ The 40-year-old model admits it can be ‘challenging’ getting older and she has seen changes in her skincare, but overall she thinks it is great and she has an ‘incredible sense of gratitude’ because of it. ‘Sun spots are very real! Age is a beautiful thing and a natural … Read more
Scientists have linked on-the-job stress to brain aging and memory loss for the first time, according to new research from Colorado State University. Their findings pertain to a very specific kind of stress. Through surveys about people’s most recent jobs, memory tests and scans of their brains they found brain changes and recall problems in … Read more
For generations, Americans’ of reasoning and memory – known as cognitive function – got better and better, until the baby boomers came along, new research suggests. Data on more than 30,000 people spanning six generations reveals that early- and mid-baby boomers, who were born between 1948 and 1959, show more signs of mental decline than … Read more