Daily Archives: September 7, 2019

Amazon Rainforest Fires: Effects on Health, Weather

Aug. 28, 2019 — The Amazon rainforest fires that have been blazing out of control in Brazil for weeks could have far-reaching effects on our health, experts warn. More than 26,000 fires have been recorded in the Amazon so far in August, the highest number there in nearly a decade, according to Brazil’s National Institute…

Even a Little Exercise Means a Lot for Life Span

Exercise, even a little of it, can lengthen your life, a new study suggests. The Norwegian researchers also found that too much sitting was associated with a higher risk of early death. “Developing ways to limit sedentary time and increase activity at any level could considerably improve health and reduce mortality,” the study authors concluded.…