Photo Courtesy of Daphnie Yang Imagine two friends running a race with the same height, weight and training under their belt. One effortlessly blazes through the finish line, while the other lags behind, dry heaving by the time they reach the finish line. How is that possible? It’s all got …
Read More »Super Spice: 10 Turmeric Recipes to Boost Your Health
Amongst all the gorgeous hues and tantalizing flavors on your spice rack, turmeric wins gold. The yellow root-based spice that gives curry powder its golden color is known for its bold flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits. So it’s not surprising that you’ll find turmeric in everything from lattes (aka golden milk) …
Read More »Scientists figure out how to tweak plant genomes to boost photosynthesis
Photosynthesis evolved some 3 to 3.5 billion years ago, allowing organisms to turn solar energy into sugars. This process has worked pretty well for all that time, but humans have very specific requirements for the plants we grow as crops. It may be possible to tweak photosynthesis to improve yields …
Read More »FTSE 100 falls despite boost for oil shares
Image copyright Getty Images The London market slid despite shares in oil companies being boosted by a jump in oil prices. The FTSE 100 started the day higher, but by the close, the index was down 63.79 points at 6,890.42. The fall came despite oil majors BP and Royal Dutch …
Read More »Boost Your Metabolism With These Simple Tricks
Setting weight loss goals can be an extremely difficult task. You can try as many fad diets you like, but if you don’t have a healthy metabolism, you’re not going to make much progress. The good news is that you’re not totally stuck with your inherited genetic metabolism. There are …
Read More »As some shareholders call for split, Samsung will announce plans to boost value
Like just about everyone else, Samsung had a rough 2016 – though the South Korean company’s year was perhaps even tougher than most. There was that drawn out Galaxy Note incident, which entailed two recalls and a on-going apology parade, coupled with the subsequent recall of 2.8 million washing machines …
Read More »Facebook plans to boost UK headcount by 50% as gov’t signals corporate tax rate cut
Facebook has followed Google’s lead by trumpeting plans to expand its presence in the UK — despite ongoing uncertainty over the impact of this summer’s Brexit vote for the country to leave the European Union. Speaking at the annual CBI conference in London today, Facebook’s Nicola Mendelsohn, VP EMEA, announced plans for the …
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