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• Internet Security Tips for Seniors

  
  Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts — Authority: 137
  According to the U.S. Census Bureau 40% of of people 65 and older have a computer at home. Of this total, approximately  25% of these individuals are connected to the Internet.If anything, I’m sure these numbers are now even higher, since these numbers were taken from the census of 2005. In Canada, where I [...]
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• Walking slowly can increase your chances of death from heart disease (Re-issue)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  London, Nov 15 (ANI): Older adults who walk slowly are about three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who go at a brisk pace, research shows.It is already known that walking pace is linked to increased hospital admissions and the incidence of falls and disability. Now experts say walking ...
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• Digital Native. . .or Not?: Learning Computers Later in Life

  
  The New York Public Library blogs — Authority: 123
  Mark Prensky coined the term digital natives to describe those born after the advent of digital technology, circa 1980. He posits that they differ fundamentally from those who came before. To carry the natives analogy a bit further, Prensky suggests that even if we digital immigrants learn the language, we ...
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• VIDEO: Woman falls onto subway tracks, barely survives!

  
  A Sabbath Blog — Authority: 109
  A woman fell onto the subway tracks just as the subway was coming! The woman, who was very drunk and had been smoking, fell over the edge when she went to put out her cigarette. Bystanders waved their hands frantically as they tried to stop the subway from running over her! Thankfully, the train was able slow down and ...
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• Rewriting Shakespeares view of later life: No longer sans everything

  
  Blogs — Authority: 160
  In the famous speech given by Jaques in "As You Like It," starting out "All the worlds a stage," Shakespeare summarizes the seven ages of man, the last being old age: "Last scene of all, That ends this strange eventful history, second childishness and mere oblivion; Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans ...
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• How to include aging population in the technology revolution

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  Washington, Nov 8 (ANI): While technology has opened newer avenues for youngsters and working adults, the same doesn’t hold true for the aging population.Now, in recent study, psychologists Neil Charness and Walter R. Boot from Florida State University have outlined these limitations and suggested improvements. They ...
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• Finding Adventists on Twitter

  
  A Sabbath Blog — Authority: 109
  By now, there are quite a few Seventh-day Adventists on Twitter. So weve created a list of some notable Adventist Twitter accounts. Click on the one of the categories to jump to that list. Click to view the list A Sabbath Blog on Twitter View all Twitter lists by A Sabbath Blog
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• Digital Games for Physical, Cognitive and Behavioral Health

  
  SharpBrains — Authority: 597
  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) just announced more than $1.85 million in grants for research teams to study how digital games can improve players’ health behaviors and outcomes (both brain-based and behavioral). The press release: Nine Leading Research Teams Selected to Study How Digital Games Improve ...
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• Novel computer software may improve human, object detection technology

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): Scientists from the University of Missouri are working on a novel software that would enable computers to search inside videos, detect humans and specific objects, and perform other video analysis tasks.According to lead researcher Tony Han, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical ...
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• Grammar Express: Tenses 1.0 introduced for iPhone and iPod Touch

  
  iPhone News at Desinformado.com | The Complete Source for iPhone News — Authority: 145
  Independent software developer Eknath Kadam today is proud to introduce Grammar Express: Tenses 1.0, his new grammar and course testing application for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to leverage the iPhones unique capabilities, Grammar Express: Tenses is a complete course in mastering English grammatical ...
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• Whats Scary About the H1N1 Vaccine?

  
  Blogs — Authority: 160
  The media has portrayed a lot of controversy lately about the H1N1 vaccination. On one side of the debate are reputable physicians who feel that the vaccine can prevent serious illness and save lives, especially for those in high-risk populations. On the other side of the spectrum are those who argue against use of ...
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• Fight Depression and Fatigue Naturally

  
  Wish Everyone Good Health. — Authority: 465
  Today we are going to teach you about a natural and effective way to fight depression and fatigue.Besides its physical health benefits, exercise is often said to help people simply feel good. And a growing number of studies are showing that these mood-boosting effects may even fight clinical depression.Researchers ...
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• Decline in Fitness Accelerates After Age 45

  
  The Mesothelioma Advisor - Cancer, Health, Wellness, and Medical Information — Authority: 116
  Men in Particular See Dip in Fitness Levels, but Exercise and Healthy Weight Can Help Fitness levels decline with age and accelerate after age 45 in men and women, a new study says. But staying at a healthy weight and engaging in regular physical activity can help. “The U.S. population is aging and is ...
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• Moderate amount of protein per meal key to bigger, stronger muscles

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): Body builders eat large amounts of protein, thinking that it is the key to bigger, stronger muscles. Now, a recent study by University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston metabolism researchers provides evidence that strongly contradicts this tradition.It revealed that moderate amount of ...
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• 5 Reasons to Get Insurance Coverage for Home Health Care

  
  Compare Home Insurance Rates — Authority: 153
  Insurance is important now a day, because in America hospitalization is much more expensive because of new facilities of the increased costs of health care is. Read more: 5 Reasons to Get Insurance Coverage for Home Health Care
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• No Elder Left Behind: Researchers Say Designers Can Help Close Tech Gap

  
  Innovation Toronto — Authority: 438
  Image by the underlord via Flickr While more older adults than ever are using cell phones and computers, a technology gap still exists that threatens to turn senior citizens into second-class citizens, according to Florida State University researchers. Neil Charness, the William G. Chase Professor of ...
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• Weekly News Round-Up, 10/25

  
  Women's Health News — Authority: 115
  I’m biased, of course, but there’s lots of good stuff at Our Bodies Our Blog (as usual!), including a guest piece from OBOS intern Meg Young on sex education and the UU program on the topic, Our Whole Lives . Order your free 2010 women’s health calendar (in English or Spanish) from the National ...
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• Does Coffee Boost Brain/ Cognitive Functions Over Time?

  
  SharpBrains — Authority: 597
  A few eternal questions: - Is caffeine good for the brain? - Does it boost cognitive functions? - Does it protect against dementia? There is little doubt that drinking that cup of morning coffee will likely increase alertness, but the main questions that research is trying to answer go beyond that. Basically: is ...
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• General Conference Session Theme Song

  
  A Sabbath Blog — Authority: 109
  The theme song for the 2010 General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia will be "Proclaim His Grace" by Bruce Ashton. The General Conference Session is an event that happens every five years, most recently in North America. People from all around the world are sent to this gathering as delegates to represent ...
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• How do I go online Mrs. Brady?

  
  Gynomite! — Authority: 134
  I’ve gotten to visit home a bunch lately.  When I visited in August without Kumail, my dad had just gotten a new laptop and hadn’t figured out how to set up the wireless network.  I volunteered to do it, thinking “Oh, this will be simple and I’ll get to help out my dad!”  Two hours later, my dad and I ...
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