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Calcium Supplements Double Your Risk of Heart Attack [Medicine]
Calcium supplements—previously thought to help prevent heart disease and stroke—have now been shown to almost double the risk of heart attack. Doctors are now warning that such supplements should be taken with caution, and even then only for vital medical reasons.More »
Why Eating When You're Depressed Makes You Eat More [Science]
In Austin Powers, Fat Bastard explains that he eats when he's depressed, and he's depressed because he eats. Turns out, these kinds of vicious circles of eating are due to a drug-like hit-and-comedown response in your brain, activated specifically by rich foods.More »
Skinny Jeans Are Bad For Your Health [Clothes]
They might be a staple of the well-dressed geek's wardrobe, but skinny jeans aren't doing you any favors. In fact, they might be causing you real, physical damage.More »
Nerdy Climbing Wall Holds Prove Even Star Wars Fanboys Stay Fit [Star Wars]
When you think of Star Wars fans, you probably picture an overweight individual sprawled out on a couch reaching for Cheetos with a plastic lightsaber. But apparently that image isn't entirely accurate, since you can now buy Star Wars-themed climbing wall holds.More »
9M Users Strong, MapMyFitness Brings Check-Ins, Advanced Google Maps Integration To Fitness Tracking
MapMyFitness is a veteran of the online health and fitness space, with the first iteration of its website appearing back in the summer of 2005. Since then, the startup has developed a suite of fitness-oriented websites (like MapMyRUN.com, MapMyRIDE.com, MapMyWALK.com, et al) to let users track an...
Is Sitting and Standing Really the Future Of Workplace Comfort? [Video]
After designing footwear for several years, Martin Keen decided that he could apply the same knowledge he used to create comfortable shoes to furniture, resulting in an unorthodox workstation called the Locus that has users sitting and standing at the same time.More »
Study Confirms That Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll Really Do Go Together [Science]
How many times did you hear your parents yell at you to "turn down that racket" as you blasted songs from your speakers? Turns out, they had a few reasons—a new study has found that kids that spend a lot of time listening to loud music are more likely to smoke weed, binge drink, and have un...
Why Real Men Eat Red Meat [Health]
We know eating red meat can kill us and make us feel happy but the real reason guys eat it? It makes them feel manly. According to scientists, red meat is synonymous with masculinity making it desirable for guys who view themselves as masculine.More »
Minimalist Desktop Water Dispenser Is a Lovely Way To Stay Hydrated [Water Cooler]
It's not always easy remembering to down the recommended eight glasses of water per day. But Qualy's Thirsy Bird portable water dispenser should make it a bit easier as it provides a stylish reminder to drink-up throughout your work day.More »
Coffee Drinkers Live Longer [Science]
Millions of us start the morning with a coffee and think nothing of it. But new medical research suggests that it could be helping you live longer—if you drink enough of it.More »
