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Re:Defrag98: Windows 98 Disk Defragmenter Simulator Online
on Sunday August 30, 2026 @06:17PM (#49503393)
"Vopt is a well-known, safe, and fast defragger for Windows. Previously shareware the author has provided a free serial number for everyone before he passed away." https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/vopt.html
Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors?
on Thursday August 20, 2026 @06:00PM (#49380835)
So we don't have to share the pizza!
Re:Covid can wake up a slew of dormant viruses inside you
on Sunday August 09, 2026 @06:31PM (#49236854)
Quoted from https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-vitamin-d3-important-fo...
“We have shown that vitamin D3 appears to stimulate the type I interferon signaling system in the body – a key part of the immune system that provides a first line of defense against bacteria and viruses. Thus, a healthy vitamin D3 status may help prevent viruses and bacteria from gaining a foothold in the body."
“Our study suggests that it is important that people take a vitamin D3 supplement, or suitably fortified foods, especially in the winter months.”
Re:How Poor Sleep Drove Me Insane and My Long Path to Recovery
on Friday May 15, 2026 @06:46PM (#48154936)
"Magnesium for sleep: What you need to know about its benefits" https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/magnesium-for-sle...
Re:Michael Faraday: Scientist and Nonconformist (1996)
on Saturday March 14, 2026 @05:04PM (#47381159)
Another excellent (paperback) book is `Faraday - The Life' by James Hamilton 465 pages Harper Collins publishers
Re:Ask HN: Got cancer, a new job,new boss in less than a year What do ...
on Friday March 13, 2026 @05:38PM (#47370301)
There is evidence that regular exercise can help delay cancer growth also reducing sugar input may also be beneficial. https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/rob-newton-why-people...
Re:Runners Are Discovering It's Surprisingly Easy to Churn Butter on T...
on Thursday March 12, 2026 @04:56PM (#47356986)
On warmer days you could swap doing the washing for food preparation!
Re:Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
on Monday February 09, 2026 @03:59PM (#46951193)
Apparently all herbal teas don't contain caffeine. https://teaperfectionist.com/herbal-tea-benefits/
Re:Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis
on Thursday January 22, 2026 @04:00PM (#46725077)
"Overall, mice and humans share virtually the same set of genes. Almost every gene found in one species so far has been found in a closely related form in the other. Of the approximately 4,000 genes that have been studied, less than 10 are found in one species but not in the other." https://www.genome.gov/10001345/importance-of-mouse-genome
Re:Colorectal cancer is now the top cause of cancer death in younger p...
on Thursday January 22, 2026 @03:51PM (#46724969)
Perhaps too much red meat and not enough fiber? "But foods with fiber can have other good effects as well. They can help you stay at a healthy weight and lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer" https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h...
Re:'Active' sitting is better for brain health: review of studies
on Thursday January 22, 2026 @03:37PM (#46724829)
"A professor at the Institute for Work and Health found that people who stand throughout the day at their jobs have a 2.2 times higher risk of developing heart disease than those people who sit during the day." https://www.ergolink.com.au/blog/standing-vs-sitting-at-a-de...
Re:Gut micro-organisms associated with health, nutrition and dietary i...
on Saturday January 17, 2026 @03:49PM (#46661937)
Research confirms a wider variety of gut contents provides better health... "By increasing the variety of your diet, you can improve your gut health and overall well being" (and) "A diet rich in these foods helps maintain microbiome diversity and can reduce the risk of several diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease"
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/innovation/industry-insights...
Re:Real Biological Clock Is You're Going to Die (2018)
on Friday January 02, 2026 @04:05PM (#46469334)
For those wishing to delay the inevitable...
"Large observational prospective epidemiological studies with adequate control of confounding and two large randomized trials support the benefits of the Mediterranean dietary pattern to increase life expectancy, reduce the risk of major chronic disease, and improve quality of life and well-being."
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5902736/
Re:Supplementation with vitamin D3 reduced telomere attrition
on Friday January 02, 2026 @03:46PM (#46469161)
I'm aware of the importance of wearing a hat (with a brim) when in sunlight, to protect scalp and ears from UV radiation.
"Researchers think the three primary types of skin cancer -- melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- are mostly caused by too much time in the sun. So it’s very important to use sunscreen or cover up if you’re going to be outside longer than 15 minutes or so." https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-sunlight-he...
Re:Cancer is surging, bringing a debate about whether to look for it
on Monday December 08, 2025 @03:23PM (#46197151)
Consuming foods rich in antioxidants may help. "Research suggests that free radical molecules can add to the risk of health issues linked to aging. Some examples are heart disease, age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease and cancer." https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h...
Re:Toothbrush is bristling with bacteria – is it time to change it?
on Saturday October 25, 2025 @05:11PM (#45706996)
A cheap method would be to leave the brush head soak overnight in a saline solution. Use tap water or COLD water from boiled kettle plus small amount salt.
Re:Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years?
on Friday September 19, 2025 @06:01PM (#45307230)
Not if you have high blood pressure, both it and salt can affect your B.P.
Years ago I suffered with very bad dizzy spells which always began when I tried to get out of bed in mornings. They could last a few days. A doctor said another patient had same symptom and found reducing caffeine intake reduce them. I switched to decaf and progressively they got weaker, ultimately vanishing!
Re:Using information theory to solve Mastermind
on Friday August 29, 2025 @05:56PM (#45069892)
Back in 2013 a friend created this Dos batch form using Ansi graphics https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bxymba1fooefhw1kevihb/BATGAME...
Re:Why hasn't medical science cured headaches?
on Thursday August 14, 2025 @06:48PM (#44906637)
Insufficient magnesium may be a possible factor...https://www.huffpost.com/entry/magnesium-the-most-powerf_b_4...
Re:Respiratory viral infections awaken metastatic breast cancer cells ...
on Sunday August 10, 2025 @05:37PM (#44858535)
“We have shown that vitamin D3 appears to stimulate the type I interferon signaling system in the body – a key part of the immune system that provides a first line of defense against bacteria and viruses. Thus, a healthy vitamin D3 status may help prevent viruses and bacteria from gaining a foothold in the body". https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-vitamin-d3-important-fo...
Re:Where to find ideas – by Rob Snyder
on Thursday August 07, 2025 @06:43PM (#44831309)
Ensure that you listen to and record feedback from your clients. https://www.forbes.com/councils/theyec/2019/06/13/10-smart-w...
Re:Ask HN: What trick of the trade took you too long to learn?
on Thursday August 07, 2025 @06:34PM (#44831240)
Being aware of the Pareto principle can provide positive advantages to most parts of life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle
Re:The Evilization of Google–and What to Do About It
on Sunday July 27, 2025 @06:00PM (#44705108)
> the worst thing Google has done is be the ultimate fruition of the ad model
Of course they are ALWAYS tracking you... https://www.techradar.com/news/nearly-half-of-all-online-tra...
Re:Ask HN: How to regain the ability to read with focus and learn
on Sunday June 22, 2025 @05:09PM (#44350305)
From 2017 "You are more likely to remember something if you read it out loud, a study has found."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171201090940.h...
Re:What drives differences in life expectancy between the U.S. and oth...
on Sunday June 08, 2025 @06:14PM (#44219816)
Research has found that people who follow the Mediterranean diet tend to live long, healthy lives. It's not designed for weight loss, merely a specific selection of healthy foods. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mediterranean-diet
Re:Washington Post's Privacy Tip: Stop Using Chrome, Delete Meta Apps ...
on Saturday June 07, 2025 @05:46PM (#44212901)
Thirty months old but I'm guessing they haven't improved!
https://www.techradar.com/news/nearly-half-of-all-online-tra...
Re:We're close to translating animal languages – what happens then?
on Friday June 06, 2025 @06:15PM (#44205558)
Perhaps Mr.Orwell has once again glimpsed our future?
https://bookanalysis.com/george-orwell/animal-farm/summary/
Re:Interactive Cancer Risk Matrix
on Wednesday May 28, 2025 @06:34PM (#44121239)
"The damage to cells caused by free radicals, especially the damage to DNA, may play a role in the development of cancer and other health conditions"
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/d...
https://www.emedicinehealth.com/what_foods_have_the_highest_...
Re:Ask HN: Email Provider for Main Account?
on Thursday May 15, 2025 @05:47PM (#43999655)
Have been using Fastmail for >15 years and recommend it. Use multiple aliases to direct incoming email to separate inboxes, helps sort by preferred categories.
Re:How to Force Your Kids to Do Math?
on Saturday April 19, 2025 @05:35PM (#43739653)
Perhaps make them aware how important it is with examples from nature?
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=lm&q=fibonacci+in+nature+examples&...