Mercedes has been plugging holes in its range over recent years, with cars such as the A-Class family hatch and GLA crossover finally offering real competition to big-selling cars from arch-rivals Audi and BMW. But while we've had to wait a bit longer for Mercedes to build a mid-size SUV, the next stage in the luxury brand's model offensive is finally here, and the GLC is aimed straight at Audi Q5 and BMW X3 territory. • Best SUVs to buy There’s lots to like with these two stylish adversaries though, so the GLC won’t have it all its own way. Being the new kid could work in its favour as buyers look for the latest in a sector where image counts, but the Mercedes needs to have the combination of performance, space and equipment to back up its looks and rise to the top of the class. We’ve lined up high-spec and higher-powered four-cylinder diesel versions of each to see if the car has been worth the wait, and which model is the compact SUV king. Head to head Image Image 5 of 24Mercedes GLC vs BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 - engines Image 5 of 24 Looks are important in this sector, and the fresh-faced Mercedes arguably has the most appeal here. However, what the badge brings to the ownership experience will hold as much value for some buyers. Our three test cars all have premium images that mean they'll be suited to pretty much every occasion. Technology Image 6 of 24Mercedes GLC vs BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 - infotainment Image 6 of 24 BMW's iDrive system is the slickest user interface, but Mercedes' touchpad and scroll wheel isn't far behind. Audi uses a similar set-up, but the small screen and low-res graphics take the shine off a polished system. Audi's newer products excel here, showing the Q5's age. Adaptive dampers Electronically controlled suspension is available on all of the cars on test. This widens all three cars' breadth of abilities, making them sportier when you want them to be, and more comfortable when you don't.

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Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” Our bones may seem rock-solid, but the tissue (and yes, it’s living tissue) is constantly being created and destroyed. As we age, the process can skew toward bone destruction, leading to porous, weak bones that break easily—a condition called osteoporosis. The good news is that there are many things that prevent osteoporosis, including weight-bearing exercise, proper nutrition, and medication. osteoporosis-condition Strong Bones for Healthy Aging 10 Ways to Have Great Posture as You Age Body and Soul: Bone-Building Action OSTEOPOROSIS JOURNEY GoOsteoporosis News Seniors Often Underestimate Their Frailty, Study Finds MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many American seniors seen at emergency departments overestimate their mobility, according to a recent study. Researchers asked seniors who visited an ER to get out of bed, walk 10 feet and return to bed. The investigators found that almost one-quarter of these patients inaccurately assessed their ability to complete [...] Growth Hormone May Lower Odds of Fractures in Older Women By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Older women with osteoporosis could get lasting benefits from a few years on growth hormone, a new, small trial suggests. Researchers found that when women with the bone-thinning disease took growth hormone for three years, their fracture risk was still reduced seven years later. Before entering [...] Fewer Seniors Fall While Taking Vitamin D: Study THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Delivering vitamin D supplements to homebound seniors might help lower their risk of falls, a new study suggests. Previous research has found vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining muscle strength, and some studies have suggested vitamin D may help prevent falls, researchers say. Vitamin D is found [...] Vitamin D Supplements Won’t Strengthen Older Women’s Bones: Study By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — High doses of vitamin D do not appear to protect postmenopausal women from the dangers of osteoporosis, new research indicates. “While high-dose vitamin D did indeed increase calcium absorption, the increase was only 1 percent and [it] did not translate into gains in spine, hip or [...] Targeted Workouts May Strengthen Men’s Bones in Middle Age THURSDAY, July 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Certain types of exercise improve bone health in middle-aged men with low bone mass and may lower their risk for osteoporosis, according to a small new study. Men naturally lose bone mass as they age, which can put them at risk for osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and [...] More Osteoporosis News Take Our Poll

Hold on to your hats because what I'm about to say might shock you: The new iPhone is better than the old iPhone. Apple (AAPL, Tech30)'s iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus are available on Friday, and many people must do the annual soul searching that comes after an Apple release. Do you jump now, wait another year, or stick with your Android phone? Many smartphone owners are on an every-other-year upgrade cycle. A few hardcore Apple lovers get the latest iPhone annually. Waiting years until your last phone is a broken, sluggish, former shell of itself is also a completely valid upgrade philosophy. For anyone on the fence, it all comes down to the new features. I tested the best new additions on a rose gold iPhone 6S Plus. (The iPhone 6S Plus is essentially just a really big iPhone 6S, so the review applies to both models.) Let's jump in. 3D touch What is it? There are two new ways to touch the iPhone screen: harder, and harder than that. The iPhone 6S screen detects pressure, a feature Apple calls 3D Touch. Pressing harder than a tap mostly triggers shortcuts and previews. The phone issues different vibrations to let you know you've pushed hard enough. On the home screen, pressing on an icon opens a pop-up window with shortcuts for that app. When you're inside an app, pressing and holding on elements or text can show a preview (called a "Peek") of things like images, links, maps, and emails. Push harder and it will open full screen (called a "Pop"). Press on the left side of the screen to trigger the carousel that shows other open apps. Is it any good? Getting around the phone is absolutely faster, when you do it right. The 3D Touching takes a bit of practice. I keep making the same mistakes, like not pushing hard enough on an icon and making all the apps jiggle instead. Or pressing on things that don't support 3D Touch (not even the current temperature, Apple Weather app?). It will probably always be a bit of trial and error, as more third-party apps add support for pressure. Right now it works on the big Apple apps and a first wave of third-party apps including Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Evernote, Twitter, Opentable, Dropbox and Weibo. More will follow, hopefully finding new and interesting ways to take advantage of pressure sensitivity, like drawing and gaming. Our brains will memorize what peeks and what pops quickly enough, and 3D Touch will become second nature. Live Photos What is it? A Live Photo is a proprietary new kind of photo that combines a three-second video with a still image. To bring a still image to life, press hard on the image and keep your finger down. When you take a photo on a 6S with Live Photos turned on (front or back camera), it automatically records 1.5 seconds of video with audio before and after the image. Sadly, they're only viewable on Apple mobile devices running iOS 9 or the upcoming OS X El Capitan (you can share them as normal photos anywhere). Third parties like Facebook, Getty and We Chat plan to add support for Live Photos by the holidays. Is it good? When the moment is right, Live Photos are legitimately very cool. They remind me of the animations the Google Photos app automatically makes from a burst of photos. The moment is not always right. The assumption is that the seconds before and after a photo is taken are also worth saving. Many of my shots started with a blur of movement and ended with a close up of the floor or my pants. Or of someone awkwardly holding a smile. I started adjusting my normal photo taking habits, slowing down to increase my ratio of usable Live Photos. Once you take a Live Photo, there's no way to delete the video part and just keep the photo on the phone. You can turn it off in Edit mode, but the video is not deleted, which isn't very helpful if you're trying to clear up space. New cameras What are they? Apple knows a major selling point of the iPhone its cameras, so it showers them with attention. The 6S has a 12-megapixel camera on back that can shoot 4K video, and 5-megapixel camera on the front for FaceTime and selfies. Apple also made a bunch of under-the-hood improvements for better photos. One of the only feature differences between the 6S and 6S Plus is that the latter has optical image stabilization. Are they any good? Compared to the same photos taken by an iPhone 6, the iPhone 6S's images do look higher quality. But my favorite new fun feature is on the front camera. There's a flash option that is actually the iPhone screen lighting up to full brightness. It doesn't just use white light though, it detects the lighting conditions and tints the screen accordingly. Hey Siri What is it? "Hey Siri" is Siri but without any touching. Say the phrase "Hey Siri" near a sleeping or locked iPhone 6S and start talking. The digital assistant springs to life at the sound of your voice. This feature isn't new, but being able to use it without being plugged into a power source is. Hey Siri on the iPhone 6S works even if you phone is on the dash of a car or pinned under a stack of $20s in your purse. Is it good? This isn't just for knitters, jugglers, and people who just got manicures. The future of smart assistants is hands-free, just ask Amazon, Google and Trekkies. Any frustrations with this feature are the same issues I've had with regular Siri, like a shortage of third-party integration. Is it a must-have? The iPhone 6S is absolutely a solid upgrade, if you need one. It has some drawbacks, including some extra weight and no real battery improvement. But 3D Touch makes for a better experience across the board and general performance improvements are worth a leap from a 5S or older. Live Photos are just a cute bonus.

Mazda revealed the all-new Mazda CX-3 to the world at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new crossover SUV is the fifth model in Mazda’s line-up of new-generation vehicles to feature the full suite of the company’s award-winning SKYACTIV technology along with a stylish KODO – Soul of Motion design. With the global market launch set for Japan in spring 2015, the CX-3 is set to become a core member of Mazda’s model line-up. Click here for our detailed coverage of the LA Motor Show>>> European models will have a choice of three engines: the petrol SKYACTIV-G 2.0-litre in two power versions and the new SKYACTIV-D 1.5-litre clean diesel. Six-speed SKYACTIV-Drive automatic and SKYACTIV-MT manual transmissions will be offered either in front-wheel drive format or with Mazda’s new-generation all-wheel drive system. The all-new Mazda CX-3 will feature Mazda’s latest i-ACTIVSENSE active safety systems as well as superb passive protection from its lightweight yet stiff SKYACTIV-Body. Suited to the needs of a modern market, it also offers a generous infotainment package including the MZD Connect in-car connectivity system. The Mazda CX-3 will be on display throughout the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show along with the all-new Mazda MX-5, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 and the 2015 Mazda6, which are also making their debuts. The show is open to the public from 21-30 November. What do you think of the new Mazda CX-3 crossover SUV? Share your thoughts and opinions with us through comments below.

Hyundais, they’ve come a long way. From being the butt of jokes in the West, today’s Kia/Hyundai range of cars are winning accolades and topping sales charts across the world. On that note then, a ravishing concept from the Korean manufacturer appears. This is the Hyundai HCD-16 Vision G Coupe Concept, and has been unveiled at a media event at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art, before its public unveiling at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this weekend.

Vision G Coupe Concept


The Vision G is a large grand tourer, has a coupe bodystyle with a “slingshot-like” profile, seats four and features styling that is “purposefully understated”. Hyundai insists that the design has a “chivalrous” theme going around it, with the car not having to stylistically shout to get noticed and respected. The Vision G Concept was designed in California, US, with the design team led by Christopher Chapman.

Vision G Coupe Concept

The insides are sumptuously appointed, with quilted ivory leather upholstery, golden accents and fine wood overlays. When the driver approaches the Vision-G, the doors automatically open, as if by a valet. Hyundai calls the “valet door” feature. The HCD-16 in the nomenclature represents Hyundai California Design center, and the number 16 denoting the 16th concept to come out of that facility.

Vision G Coupe Concept

The Vision G is powered by Hyundai’s 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine, which produces 420 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 519 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. Like the brand’s flagship Genesis sedan which also employs the same engine, the Vision G does away with conventional Hyundai badges, and gets winged Genesis badges, both inside and outside. The Vision G gives a fairly accurate representation of what a Genesis with two doors and more panache could look like.

It’s a bit of a mind bender this. You’re probably wondering what the hell is going on here. Well, the digital realm knows no boundaries, so one of India’s most popular cars in recent times just played the core of a premium brand’s entry level model in Photoshop. ‘Automotive Manipulator’ Theophilus Chin has imagined what a sub-Evoque, Range Rover SUV could look like; and he chose the Hyundai Creta as the base for what will essentially be Land Rover’s cheapest.

Most of the bodywork from the Creta has been shaved off, and digitally re grafted with Range Rover Sport elements; apart from the glasshouse and the roof. The front end is straight off the RR Sport, with a few tweaks to accommodate itself into the Creta’s volume. Range Rover or Land Rover branding above the grille would have sealed the deal. The rear view mirrors also come off a Range Rover, we believe.

Hyundai Creta Land Rover Render (2)

The sides also have a distinct Range Rover touch, with Evoque like wheel arch trim and a waistline that emanates from the front fender. A rear quarter window has been added, which gets a prominent kink at the bottom. New alloy wheels come off the new Discovery Sport. The back end of this automotive anomaly seems like the new Range Rover Sport rear ended into a Creta, while some wittiness has gone into making those Creta-Range Rover hybrid tail lamps. The roof rails and “shark fin” rear antenna are still retained from the Hyundai though.

A sub-Evoque Range Rover, if it happens at all, will draw swords against the likes of the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA Class It’ll be an interesting car, but won’t look anything like the renders above, which is just some good food for thought.