It seems like it’s in just about every product on store shelves: High fructose corn syrup. What is it and how is it different from regular old sugar? Reactions is here to answer those sweet questions.
A study published in Environmental Science and Technology earlier this year found that the waste from 1 million Americans might contain metal (including gold, silver, titanium, lead, and zinc) worth up to $13 million. With nearly 320 million people living in the United States, that’s a substantial goldmine–if scientists can figure out how sift the valuables from the sludge.
Next time you hit your finger with a ill-judged strike of the hammer, cross your fingers, scientists suggest. A study has found that crossing the fingers can confuse the way the brain processes feelings of hot, cold and pain – in some cases reducing painful sensations. Scientists believe the phenomenon could ultimately be harnessed to help treat chronic pain patients, who suffer from painful sensations, often long after a physical injury has healed.
Some people say that we are happiest as children, free of adult pressures and responsibilities. In reality, most Americans over 60 are in better emotional health than those under 60. So really, most old men aren’t all that grumpy.
Not only do we get happier as we get older, but people with a positive outlook on aging live an average of 7.5 years longer. One way to prolong your happiness, and your life, is by getting out and exercising a little bit more.
