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Regular sprints boost metabolism

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 6

A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body’s ability to process sugars. Research published in the open access journal BMC Endocrine Disorders shows that a brief but intense exerci ...


Internet addiction center opens in US (AP)

Internet addiction center opens in US

Technology / Internet

created Sep 03, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Ben Alexander spent nearly every waking minute playing the video game "World of Warcraft." As a result, he flunked out of the University of Iowa.


Twitter takes Washington by storm

Technology / Internet

created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The halls of the US Congress are alive with the sounds of Twitter. Members of the Senate and House of Representatives -- or their aides -- are tapping out dozens of the micro messages a day on cellphones and computers from ...


Doctor's innovative therapy gives stroke patients new hope for recovery

Medicine & Health / Other

created Aug 27, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

When Frank McKinney began therapy at Dr. Lumy Sawaki's lab, his right arm was bent permanently to his chest and his fingers stayed perpetually clenched.


Trouble quitting?: New smoking study may reveal why

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 26, 2008 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (15) | comments 1

A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University sheds light on why smokers' intentions to quit "cold turkey" often fizzle out within days or even hours.


Night-time driving over long periods increases risk of accidents

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 29, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Does driving at night affect the risk of accidents? Drowsiness resulting from a lack of sleep is a recognized risk factor which causes traffic accidents. But what happens if drivers combine extended driving ...