When swimming in fresh water, wear nose clips if you can. Don't let the water from go up your nose as 6 people have died from brain-eating amoeba in lakes. The brain-eating amoeba can be found in warm water, such as in "lakes, hot springs, even dirty swimming pools".
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Changing the design or interface of software may make it more friendly to women.
Friday, September 21, 2007
The French are about where Americans were in the 1970s, and they are worried that they are headed for the same fate as America. Already, 42% of the French are overweight or obese (compared to 65% in the United States).
Not all plastics are created equal. Here are the safest plastics for holding food and water and the ones you'll want to avoid.
Also, here are some things you can do to reduce your exposure to plastics and toxins.
Also, here are some things you can do to reduce your exposure to plastics and toxins.
Here are the most common food dyes used and their effects on our body.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Men's testosterone levels are dropping all over the world. This article discusses some reasons why this may be happening.
Here are a few things you can do about it.
Here are a few things you can do about it.
Atheists/non-theists are becoming more vocal in the United States, but they are still facing a tough battle with disapproval, discrimination and stereotyping from a majority of Americans.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Listen up. Here are some things that just don't matter.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Here’s an article every parent should read. Nowadays, well-meaning parents who want to do their best as parents are raising their children in such a way that the kids end up having little respect for authority and have an inflated sense of themselves—all of which can lead to unhappy lives as adults.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Keeping your children too clean might give them more health problems like allergies.
People who thought they were dining at a healthier restaurant like Subway (compared to McDonald's) tended to underestimate the calories in food items and also ordered more, effectively consuming more calories for the meal.
Breasts can move as much as 8 inches vertically during exercise. Many bras give inadequate support, restricting only up-and-down movement, while failing to reduce side-to-side and in-and-out movement of the breasts.
People with heart disease should avoid breathing in polluted air particularly when exercising.
One theory is that stage fright stems from an early human fear of being eaten.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
From the article:
Exploring the neurobiology of politics, scientists have found that liberals tolerate ambiguity and conflict better than conservatives because of how their brains work.
In a simple experiment … [scientists] show that political orientation is related to differences in how the brain processes information.
Previous psychological studies have found that conservatives tend to be more structured and persistent in their judgments whereas liberals are more open to new experiences. The latest study found those traits are not confined to political situations but also influence everyday decisions.
The results show “there are two cognitive styles—a liberal style and a conservative style.”
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
The plastic we use in every day products ranging from medical supplies to food and water containers to cosmetics may be damaging our children's development and could be responsible for health problems even in adults. Little is known at this point about the exact effects all of this plastic has on our bodies, but early studies seem to indicate the need for caution. Since plastic chemicals already seem to be widespread in our bodies and plastic seems to be everywhere, reducing our exposure to plastics may be the wisest move based on the little that we know.
So much food is needlessly wasted in the United States. Some people known as “freegans” are trying to do something about it by living off food that gets thrown out by groceries and stores. It’s their way of “opting out” of capitalism. They also live off other consumer waste, using furniture and clothes that other people have discarded.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Food coloring and other food additives may not be as harmless as we think.
While the evidence is still conflicting among various studies, it's probably best to limit your kid's TV watching to avoid potential attention problems.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
A study on “the science of sleep deprivation suggests that early-morning sleep is more restful than a middle-of-the-night nap.
…‘Most of us are more programmed to be owls—working late into the night—rather than early-rising larks.’
For the study, four men were sent to bed at 10:30 pm and were awakened at 2:30 am every night for a week. Another four turned in at 2:15 am and woke up at 6:15 am. After 7 days, early-morning sleepers scored higher on wakefulness tests and on measures of sleep efficiency. They fell asleep more easily and spent more of their 4-hour bed rest actually asleep.”
This trick might work for one night but regular sleep-deprivation is very bad—it can lead to overeating, overweight, drops in alertness and even insomnia.
…‘Most of us are more programmed to be owls—working late into the night—rather than early-rising larks.’
For the study, four men were sent to bed at 10:30 pm and were awakened at 2:30 am every night for a week. Another four turned in at 2:15 am and woke up at 6:15 am. After 7 days, early-morning sleepers scored higher on wakefulness tests and on measures of sleep efficiency. They fell asleep more easily and spent more of their 4-hour bed rest actually asleep.”
This trick might work for one night but regular sleep-deprivation is very bad—it can lead to overeating, overweight, drops in alertness and even insomnia.
Scientists have found a ‘skinny’ gene that exists in worms, fruit flies, mice and humans. Those with good copies of the gene stay super lean—an advantage in times of plenty.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
When the CDC tried to debunk myths about the flu, they instead found that they reinforced the very myths they were trying to correct. What’s worse is the people ended up believing that the myths were actually being promoted by a very reliable and authoritative source—the CDC itself.
This shows a very disturbing phenomenon—that debunking myths may only serve to make them stronger. This phenomenon is tied to the way the subconscious and memory works in people’s minds.
The article explains why it can be hard to fight false beliefs but quite easy to implant ideas, whether they are true or not, into people’s heads. It seems that it is very difficult to keep wrong information from being perpetuated. Fascinating stuff.
This shows a very disturbing phenomenon—that debunking myths may only serve to make them stronger. This phenomenon is tied to the way the subconscious and memory works in people’s minds.
The article explains why it can be hard to fight false beliefs but quite easy to implant ideas, whether they are true or not, into people’s heads. It seems that it is very difficult to keep wrong information from being perpetuated. Fascinating stuff.
The high value placed on academic credentials in Korea has led many successful actors, ministers and even monks to falsify their credentials. In many cases, the fraud goes undetected for a long time, if it is discovered at all.
This is the first documented case of possible “popcorn lung” in a home consumer of microwave popcorn. Popcorn lung is an illness believed to be caused by a chemical used in the butter flavoring in microwave popcorn that has been afflicting workers at microwave popcorn plants.
A study shows that rock stars really do die younger.
Researchers are beginning to look into whether food is addictive, in the same way as drugs and alcohol.
At 72, this former body building champ has maintained the physique of a much younger man.
This is cool! See pictures of how a panda bear develops in its first 3 months.
Monday, September 03, 2007
The future of America looks fat not phat.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Scientists have analyzed how much caffeine severals sodas and drinks actually contain.
For a quick overview of some of the caffeine content of the most common beverages, look here.
For a pretty long list of the caffeine content of some of the latest sodas and drinks, go here.
And find out how much caffeine is too much.
post edited on September 4, 2007 at 9:28 am
For a quick overview of some of the caffeine content of the most common beverages, look here.
For a pretty long list of the caffeine content of some of the latest sodas and drinks, go here.
And find out how much caffeine is too much.
post edited on September 4, 2007 at 9:28 am