There are all kinds of theories—many supported by science—about what causes Alzheimer's disease. Tangles of protein called ß-amyloid (pronounced beta amyloid) plaques are prominently on the list of possible causes or, at least, contributors. An emerging theory of the disease suggests that those plaques aren't the problem, but are actually our brains' defenders. They show up to help fight an infection, and decades later, they become the problem.
Alzheimer's disease — an irreversible, progressive brain disorder — is the sixth leading cause of death in the US and more than afflicts 5 million Americans. As if those numbers aren't scary enough, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expect that number to nearly triple by 2050.
Modern medicine utilizes cutting-edge technology more than ever, so it would only make sense that the powerful handheld computers we all carry around these days could play a big role in wellness.
Ward off Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia! Yes, that's right. Sudoku increases mental sharpness! It's also a lot of fun. Do not go insane, play sudoku!
For his thesis at Design Academy Eindhoven, artist/designer Tuomas Markunpoika Tolvanen created this incredible chair using tubular steel cut into thin rings. How did he get them to stay that way? He burned them. His project is called Engineering Temporality, and the inspiration came from his grandmother whose Alzheimer's disease is deteriorating her health and memories. Once he cut the rings, he laid them over an existing chair, only partially covering it. The fire acted as a varnish, creati...
The Battle of Forli: This is downloadable content that fills in the missing pieces and has Ezio defending the town of Forli from the Orsi Brothers. There are six new memories and Leonardo's flying machine makes a return allowing players to fly it across Romagna. Ezio is joined by Machiavelli and Caterina Sforza to protect a Piece of Eden from the Templars. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Check out this instructional video on several ways to make movement trays using cardboard for Warhammer. Also, see the Games Workshop (GW) Textured Movement Tray set. It's pretty simple to improve your Warhammer game with these cardboard movement trays.
Prion diseases are a group of infectious brain diseases that causes extensive tissue damage, resulting in sponge-like spaces in brain tissue. Prions include Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (often called mad cow disease), and chronic wasting disease in hoofed ruminant mammals.
Of course, in a Star Wars story, one cannot hope to board a major ship and take it any major distance without being attacked by Rebel or Imperial forces, depending on your side. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 is no exception, and in this video you'll learn how to deal by beating level 7: The Battle for the Salvation.
Machinima.com holds your hand through the 5th and final Prince of Persia Walkthru.
This tutorial shows you how to sculpt a battle axe in Zbrush 3.0. Learn some sculpting techniques and hard edge base modeling.
In this video game walkthrough, you'll see the gameplay for Castlevania: Harmony of Decay on the Xbox 360, available exclusively from the Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA). There's tons of vampire smashing action in this 2D action-adventure game, plus you can play with up to six other players on Xbox Live. Watch all of the parts in this Mahalo gaming walkthrough, and check out their site for more information. And check out all of the other Castlevania walkthroughs.
Right off the bat you have a horrendously hard battle against Straga in the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. The Prologue battle with Straga is difficult, unless you have your car throwing skills down. Straga is a massive demon that looms over the streets and War. During the battle, hold the Focus Button to keep the camera locked on this massive creature which also gives you a nice wide perspective so you can really see your surroundings. You'll want to get used to using the Dash Button to dart left...
While playing Fortnite Battle Royale, you may have noticed a few players wearing different outfits or using fancy dance moves. These are cosmetic items that can only be obtained by unlocking them. However, unlocking items in Fortnite is a little different than many free-to-play games.
The old "my battery is dead" excuse for not calling your mother may soon be a thing of the past. A team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), led by Professor Jo Byeong-jin, has developed a "wearable thermo-element" that can be built into clothing to power your electronic devices. The science behind the innovation converts body heat (thermal energy) into usable electric energy. Made with lightweight glass fiber, this small thermo-element strip can produce about ...
Vladimir the Crimson Reaper makes a good champion when you want a tank/caster hybrid. When he casts, he draws on health. His health and ability points are also symbiotic, improving one as the other goes up. Here are few tips on runes, masteries and strategy to make Vladimir a terror in battle.
Time to get started playing League of Legends! This recently released game is a completely free to play multiplayer online battle area game. Play a powerful summoner and pit your chosen champion against your oppnents and defend your tower! Here's an easy guide to getting started playing League of Legends.
Now that you've earned the gold on all of the previous National B License Tests in Gran Turismo 5 on the PlayStation 3, you have one more to go— the lap battle (B-10) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you still haven't unlocked these tests, just buy your first car and start driving… um… racing!
The Here Comes the Groom is a bizarre battle where you have to fight off a psychopath wearing a tux in a wedding chapel. This tutorial shows you how to build yourself a rocket launcher to take out the groom when you play Dead Rising 2.
The name alone sounds like something not to be reckoned with… Cronos. But Kratos can prevail against this titan boss. This could be the deadliest boss fight you've ever encountered. Watch the walkthrough for the Cronos Boss Battle in God of War III on PS3.
Prepare for battle in the Shadow Arena Challenge in the Choking Ground on the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. Meet the requirements of each portal to free the Tormented Gate so that you may proceed.
Find out a quick and easy way to level up in Ninja Warz. It's pretty simple and no cheating app like Cheat Engine is required.
Battlestations: Midway for the XBox 360 takes place at the very start of America's involvement in World War II, beginning with Pearl Harbor. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to win the Battle of Tulagi and secure the strategic islands with these tips from G4TV.
The helicopter battle might be one of the trickiest challenges in Dead Rising 2, and this tutorial shows you a few easy strategies to winning your fight without dying horribly. The easiest way? Throw debris into the helicopter blades to disable it!
In this next tutorial, you're going to want to make sure you have plenty of time on your hands. That's because this boss battle is pretty long. You'll be going one on one with the sand boss Stygian. He's a giant, ugly worm that takes some time to defeat. On top of him, you;ll have to battle a bunch of enemies who are on foot.
Miss Fortune excels at ranged DPS combat on the Fields of Justice. Here's a good overview of this champion for League of Legends, which gives some useful tips and strategy ideas for building her and bringing her into battle.
This spotlight focuses on Garen, the Might of Demacia, a melee champion who can be brutal with a sword. This video goes over how his abilities let him deal a great deal of damage to others while taking very little himself. Here are also some useful strategies when it comes to playing Garen in a battle.
The Shiva sisters fight in Final Fantasy XIII is more to prove yourself to the sisters so you may summon them than to actually fight them. To win the battle, you must fill up the gestalt meter which appears over the sisters' heads. No one will die, one sister will actually heal you throughout the battle, but you do have a timer over your head which will give you a game over if it runs out. To begin, use Libra on the sisters to determine their weaknesses, which will make you realize that physi...
Augmented reality gaming company Niantic Labs is now instigating conflicts between Pokémon GO players, but it's not as bad as it sounds.
Futureplay has soft-launched Battle Bombers Arena, giving mobile gamers a refreshing twist on MOBA by infusing it with simple but addicting gameplay based on the console classic Bomberman. Though only available in select European countries, this game can be played on your iPhone right now, regardless of where you live.
This video series covers a complete walkthrough for Shank on the Xbox 360, played on Cooperative Mode. Watch all of these videos to see how you can beat Shank with your trusty sidekick during all the side-scrolling action. The co-op mode has its own unique story, acting as a prequel to the main single-player storyline. Check it out!
Despite the perception that Zilean is only a support champion, if you build him properly, he can hold his own, even an 1v2 battle. Here are some good insights into how to use Zilean effectively on the Fields of Justice.
Pantheon is a hoplite-style champion you can play on the Fields of Justice. This tutorial goes into the mechanics behind the Artisan of War, and shows you the best items, abilities and strategy to employ when you take him into battle.
The Fist of Shadow is a ninja assassin character, a hybrid damage/ability champion. She's also good at harassing and farming during a battle. Here are a couple good strategy tips on how to maximize your build when Akali is your chosen champion.
In League of Legends, you play the role of a powerful summoner, who may bring other champions to do battle on your behalf at the Fields of Justice. This short video explains how you can track your game stats and maintain your stable of champions using the summoner screens in the game.
If you like 2D side-scrolling video games, then Shank's your man. Shank is full of "beat 'em up" action and combat, perfect for any gamer addicted to the old style of play. Shank is available on both the Xbox Live Arcade (Xbox 360) and PlayStation Network (PS3). But this Mahalo walkthrough for Shank is for the PlayStation 3.
The hardest part in the Ashland level of Darksiders on the Xbox 360 is probably the boss fight between you and Stygian. At the start of this battle, Stygian will be wearing a metal cage around its mouth. This prevents you from doing any damage to the beast so you'll have to remove it if you wish to kill the creature. As Stygian does circles around the field, ride Ruin along side its head so that you can swing your Chaoseater at the cage. Use Ruin's turbo to keep up with Stygian. Smash the loc...
Get ready for one heck of a battle in the Shadow Arena Challenge in the Drowned Pass on the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. You need to enter the Shadow Realm and defeat four portals to free Vulgrim.
Prepare for the boss fight against Griever in the Hollows on the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. The idea here is for you to punch the flatbed train car into the Griever to topple the beast so you can reach his weak spot, that blue spot on it's belly. The problem is however, various blue crystals block the flatbed's tracks so you are unable to move it. As soon as the battle begins, you're goal is to clear the tracks in front of the flatbed of crystals. Run towards the Griever and begin destroying t...
Get ready to battle Uriel in the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. Uriel is an incredibly quick and powerful Angel. Follow the tunnel to the sewer then take a left. At the end of this straight away, swim down into the hole and through the tunnels below. You'll emerge in another sewer section. Climb the Demonic Growth along the right wall but avoid the glowing orange bits (they explode). Climb to the ledge up above then leap to the cable in the middle then shimmy across it to the far side of the gap. ...
