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Singularity Hub - 24 Sep 2016 19:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Chat Bots Aren't a Fad. They're a Revolution. Chris Messina | Medium "It's a rare moment when it becomes clear that a technological revolution is upon us, and I believe we're in the midst of one ...
Childhood muscular fitness and adult metabolic syndrome
Science Daily - 24 Sep 2016 09:02
About 20-25 percent of adults have the metabolic syndrome and have increased risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In a new longitudinal study, investigators examined associations between ch...
Does physical activity lower the risk of bacterial infections?
Science Daily - 24 Sep 2016 09:02
The risk of viral infections is known to be affected by physical activity, but little information is available regarding the more serious infections caused by bacteria. In a new study, investigators examined the relation...
Supporting employees to stand up, sit less and move more
Science Daily - 24 Sep 2016 09:01
Employers can implement an intervention to substantially reduce the sitting time of office workers both during work hours and across the day.