Bernardo Emanuelle/Shutterstock.com Beards have long attracted suspicion, sometimes seen as stylish, sometimes as unsanitary. But how dirty are they, really? Human skin is home to billions of microorganisms – mainly bacteria, but also fungi and viruses – and facial hair provides a unique environment for them to thrive. Research showsContinue Reading
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Weightlifting before cardio had clear benefits when it came to certain aspects of health. LightField Studios/ Shutterstock Fitness enthusiasts have debated the question for decades: is it better to do cardio before or after lifting weights? Until recently, the answer has largely been down to preference – with some enjoyingContinue Reading
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Miriam Doerr Martin Frommherz/Shutterstock As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and dignified lives? The robots I’ve been studying are friendly, helpful machines that can talk, remind, monitor – and even offer a form of companionship for older people. By 2050, the globalContinue Reading
