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Physical activity not only keeps the body fit and healthy, but also keeps the aging mind sharp, a new study conducted by University of Miami researchers revealed. A group of researchers studied the potential impact that physical exercise can have on a person’s aging brain health, and found that older adults who reported light or no physical exercise experienced a notable cognitive decline equal to then more years of aging as compared with other people who reported moderate to intense physical exercise.

Dr. Clinton B. Wright, a professor at University of Miami who authored the study, noted that regular physical exercise can help older people keep their cognitive abilities for a longer time.

Less than three per cent people in the United States live a healthy lifestyle by getting a moderate amount of exercise, eating the right food and avoiding smoking, a new study has revealed. Researchers analyzed data on more than 4,700 people who participated in the U.S. National Health & Nutrition Survey, focusing on four general principles of healthy living -- a healthy diet, moderate exercise, keeping body fat under control and not smoking.

On Wednesday, Japanese newspaper Nikkei said that Nintendo is going to cease production on its Wii U gaming console for clearing the way for the approaching Nintendo NX console.

According to Nikkei, the main reasons behind Nintendo’s move to cease production on the Wii U would be fading popularity and poor sales particularly knowing the massive success of its predecessor, the Wii.

As per the reports, the development of the console is difficult because of the Wii U and its tablet-like controller’s unique nature. The company would apparently be planning to clear inventory for making space for Nintendo NX.

Recently, two Southern California hospitals were asked money by hackers in return to give access to server after hacking the hospitals’ software. The computer system at both hospitals, Chino Valley Medical Center in Chino and Desert Valley Hospital of Victorville, were invaded by ransom-ware causing threat to hospitals’ data.

Both the hospitals are part of Prime Healthcare Services Inc. They lost hold on its computer system on Friday due to a cyber attack. The cases are currently being investigated by FBI. The hackers are believed to have penetrated the hospitals’ computer systems after getting access to one of the hospital’s computers. The hackers spread a malware program that encrypts the data on computers. The hackers demanded a ransom from hospitals to unlock the system.

After recall of Bumble Bee Tuna and Tri-Union Sea-foods, H-E-B announced recall of canned tuna made in it’s a co-packing facility. The five-ounce product sold at H-E-B stores in Texas from February 24 to March 16 has reportedly caused no illness for now, but is recommended to be returned to stores for a full refund. There is likelihood that tuna is undercooked during the production process which led to the recall.

"These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed," the company said in a statement.

Illegal sale of vaccines worth nearly $90 million has been uncovered by Chinese police last week. The event led police to arrest 37 people who were involved in the scandal in Shandong, the eastern province and the centre of the scandal. The scandal revealed downside of the world's second-largest medicine market.

The scandal which was reported by official Xinhua news agency on Wednesday has spurred angry debate in China. This also shows China’s inability to regulate a widespread medicine supply chain. "This vaccine safety case has drawn close attention, and shows there are many gaps in terms of regulation," Premier Li Keqiang said in a statement on the central government's website.