Giraffe Manor Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Giraffe Manor is a colonial mansion that’s home to a herd of resident Rothschild giraffes. Every day at breakfast and dinner, guests of the 12-room estate are granted a magical experience: The windows to the second-floor dining room are opened and majestic giraffes peek their long necks in for …

Manage your microbiome “By and large, 50 percent (of disease risk) is due to our choices and 50 percent is due to our genetics,” says Dr. Paré. Your body’s bacteria play an important and little-recognized role in the management of chronic diseases. Noshing on probiotic-rich foods and limiting antibiotic use are some ways to start …

A new study by researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School has revealed the distortive effects of selfie cameras, which are prompting many people to develop a skewed self image. If you find yourself taking hundreds of selfies but still aren’t happy with the image, then you may have fallen victim to the ‘selfie effect.’ …

George Corones, who turns 100 next month, shaved 35 seconds off the fastest time for his age group at the Commonwealth Games trials. A 99-year-old swimmer has smashed a world record for 50m freestyle. George Corones, who turns 100 next month, shaved 35 seconds off the fastest time for his age group at the Commonwealth …

Did you ever suspect that the sweater you’re about to pull over your head could give you a cold, a rash, or worse? Here’s how to avoid becoming the ultimate fashion victim. Toxic fabrics Man-made fabrics like polyester, nylon, rayon, and acrylic are dripping with dyes and chemicals. “These textiles are made with potentially toxic …