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Pilates improves balance and eases back pain in older women, study suggests
Pilates improves balance and eases back pain in older women, study suggests

Pilates was shown to reduce the fear of falling.

Texas church responds to same-sex proposal with a standing ovation
Texas church responds to same-sex proposal with a standing ovation

A man who proposed to his boyfriend in front of their church received a standing ovation.

Fish oil supplements do not benefit brain health, study says
Fish oil supplements do not benefit brain health, study says

While omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for good health, taking them in pill form does not provide the same benefit.

Multiple sclerosis risk tied to vitamin D deficiency, says new study
Multiple sclerosis risk tied to vitamin D deficiency, says new study

The team found that those individuals who are genetically vitamin D deficient have doubled risk of having multiple sclerosis

Google Nexus 8 specs found in Geekbench report
Google Nexus 8 specs found in Geekbench report

A benchmark analysis revealed that a Google Nexus 8 exists.

Peanut allergy risk may be reduced through early exposure to peanuts, says new study
Peanut allergy risk may be reduced through early exposure to peanuts, says new study

The study recommends that children should be exposed to peanuts early on.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 now available for pre-order in the United States
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 now available for pre-order in the United States

Both devices are currently dubbed as the thinnest tablets in the world.

California is sinking faster than thought as drought leads to massive groundwater loss
California is sinking faster than thought as drought leads to massive groundwater loss

The Golden State is going down at a rate even faster than earlier thought, satellite images from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently revealed.

Six surprising things that happened at Greenbelt
Six surprising things that happened at Greenbelt

Six surprising things that happened at Greenbelt

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 news: Does the Surface Pro 3 price slash mean Pro 4 is coming soon?
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 news: Does the Surface Pro 3 price slash mean Pro 4 is coming soon?

There's no formal announcement on the launch date for Pro 4 but several reports point to an October release.

Nintendo amiibo news: Upcoming amiibo releases
Nintendo amiibo news: Upcoming amiibo releases

Just this week, Nintendo revealed a super-sized adorable Yoshi amiibo, the Mega Yarn Yoshi, which will be released later this year.

Universal flu vaccine in the works
Universal flu vaccine in the works

Two studies, appearing in the journals Science and Nature Medicine, were conducted by researchers from Janssen Pharmaceuticals and The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in California.

London Gatwick airport keeps travelers happy with its happy, hormone-laced food
London Gatwick airport keeps travelers happy with its happy, hormone-laced food

The London airport aims to make travelling a more pleasant experience for travelers, especially during flight delays. The remedy can be found in the airport restaurants' meals spiked with mood-enhancing hormones.

Colon cancer news: Taking baby aspirin daily for five years reduces risk
Colon cancer news: Taking baby aspirin daily for five years reduces risk

Based on the findings, men and women who took baby aspirin (75 to 150mg) once or twice daily for five years had a 27 percent reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Five things I have learned about the path to holiness
Five things I have learned about the path to holiness

Claire Musters on why we tend to feel confused or condemned when we think about holiness.

T-Mobile\'s back-to-school phone deals — smartphone discounts you\'ve missed
T-Mobile's back-to-school phone deals — smartphone discounts you've missed

The promo was called "Class is in Session" and it offered customers several discounts on different Android smartphones.