Jacques Cousteau described then Antikythera mechanism, a First Century B.C. computer, as being more valuable than the Mona Lisa. The device has been reconstructed a number of times. This video is the latest and illustrates the device's gearing and clockwo

Researchers from University College London say that there's no clear link between antioxidants and slowing the aging process and that the 50-year-old theory that aging is a result of cell damage caused by free radicals is wrong. From the BBC:Dr Gems

Personal Health AP: Doctors may drop vaccinations for insured children due to paltry insurance reimbursements. Health News: The brain's natural appetite suppressant.

Are you thinking about money this morning? That's what most people are doing--fretting over how much they have to spend and where they can find the best deals. Money should be the first thing on your mind today and, conversely, the last. In case you hadn't heard, Black Friday has an alter ego: Buy Nothing Day. It's a loosely organized event designed to help you unplug from money for a day. No transactions. No gifts. No buying gas. I like it and advocate it, though I won't be a strict adherent today. I have a car with a bad axle and I need to fix it. So after I finish this article I'm on my way to Autozone. No gifts for me, but I will spend $60 on a car parts.

Personal Health NYT: Texas evangelicals realize that sex is a good idea. WSJ Health Blog: Reading side effects on drug labels can make you sick.

Personal Health NYT: Medical tourism expands in South Korea. WSJ Health Blog: Investigating shady ties between colleges and health insurers. Cincinnati Enquirer: Health events this week.

Cincinnati Enquirer: The Little Miami Scenic Trail needs $60k in bridge resurfacing to make it safer and prevent bike skids. Signs urging cyclists to walk across would be a lot cheaper. Is anyone reading this blog a part of the decision making process on this? Queen City Bike: Public discussion--Future of Transit in Greater Cincinnati 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at First Unitarian Church, 536 Linton St., Avondale, 513-281-1564. AP: It's not just baby fat. Obese kids have the arteries of 45-year-olds. Reuters: Robot pill recreates Fantastic Voyage, targets sites in the body to deposit drugs.

Health Issues* Walmart Watch: Lead face paint for kids sold at Walmart, the bottomless pit of shocking corporate behavior.* NKY.com: Common knowledge confirmed--there's a genetic predisposition to lung cancer. But it's smoking that's still the top cause.* Gyminee: Social networking, accountability and support for your fitness plan.

Health Issues* Wall Street Journal: Is a Candidate's DNA the next campaign issue?* Cincinnati Enquirer: Moderate portion sizes for a better diet* New York Times: Everything you know about stretching is wrong Rehab for your Wallet* The Simple Dollar: Fr

This has been a three-cup-of-coffee morning for me. Maybe for you, too. To help get you started on a healthier week, here's some wellness oriented news that should get your blood moving. (We'll work on getting it to boil next time.)