It just got harder to avoid exercise. A few minutes of stair climbing, at short intervals throughout the day, can improve cardiovascular health, according to new research from kinesiologists at McMaster University and UBC Okanagan. The findings, published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, suggest that virtually anyone can […]
2018’s mistakes result in 2019’s resolutions. Numerous advertisers and brands misstepped in 2018 when it came to getting their message across to a population they were looking to entice. You may have your own opinion of ads or campaigns that stepped over the boundary of taste and capitalism, but here […]
A researcher at East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine recently was awarded a grant from the American Heart Association (AHA) to continue her groundbreaking study of the effects that exercising while pregnant has on babies. The funding through the AHA’s Innovative Project Award will provide Dr. Linda May, an […]
“Shark Tank” star and financial expert Kevin O’Leary has some advice for homeowners: “The No. 1 debt you want to get rid of is pay off your mortgage,” he tells CNBC Make It. A big reason to prioritize paying off your mortgage as soon as possible is the change in tax […]
The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But the type and amount of exercise you should do changes as you age. To ensure that you are doing the right type of exercise […]
In a recent 4-3 decision, the Florida Supreme Court concluded that a borrower was entitled to her appellate attorneys’ fees because she was the prevailing party in a judicial foreclosure action in which her mortgagee had voluntarily dropped the appeal. Marie Anne Glass’ mortgage loan servicer filed a complaint for judicial […]
It’s the age of post-modern marketing, when creativity and storytelling are combined with modern technology and a focus on human behaviour Picture: 123RF/rawpixel At a time when it’s a race to catch up with the changes brought about by technology, there is also a wealth of opportunities – a host […]
Mortgage rates improved today, breaking a 3-day streak with effectively no change. This gets us part of the way back down to the long-term lows achieved at the end of last week. At that time, the average lender was quoting conventional 30yr fixed rates that were roughly 5/8ths of a percentage point […]
‘Aladdin’: The landscapes of Jordan A live-action remake of ‘Aladdin’, directed by Guy Ritchie, comes to the big screen next year, with Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Will Smith as the Genie. It is set in the fictional kingdom of Agrabah, and was filmed in Wadi Rum in Jordan, where […]
Not everyone travels for leisure and sightseeing. For many, it’s about the food. To make this culinary experience a more fulfilling and authentic one, Cox & King’s has started a new venture, Tour To Feast. The idea is to create delicious itineraries, so that travellers can enjoy the region’s culture […]
