Fascinating article on how our initials may be affecting our lives.
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Monday, December 31, 2007
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Saturday, December 22, 2007
Younger people nowadays retain fewer facts because they have come to rely on storage devices like cell phones, PDAs and computers to store certain information. Why bother remembering details when they can be looked up in an instant, at any time? The question is whether this is a boon or a bane. One the one hand, this can theoretically free up valuable brain space and processing power while adding a vast store of knowledge to a person's arsenal of information at the same time. On the other hand, this could actually results in people becoming less knowledgeable and maybe even stupider as they store less and less information, leaving them crippled and helpless once they find themselves without the technology they have become so dependent upon. This is the dilemma we now face as real-life cyborgs.
Some commonly beliefs turn out to be myths.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
MSNBC's top positive news stories from 2007.
The top ten quotes of 2007.
Here are 10 symptoms not to ignore.
Don't ignore these symptoms.
Velveting will make your meats tender.
Shoes to keep in your collection.
Fashion tips for men.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Forgoing the family meal may be convenient for many of us but we might be missing out by doing so.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Gorging during the holidays is a bad idea for many reasons.
It can cause "[i]ndigestion, flatulence and... raise the risk for heart attack, gallbladder pain and dangerous drowsiness on the drive home."
In addition, pigging out during the holidays can lead to weight gain averaging a pound, and as much as five pounds or more for the overweight. Unfortunately, the weight gained is rarely lost afterwards.
Since on average adults gain one to two pounds a year, midlife weight gain can be attributed in large part to overeating during the holidays.
It can cause "[i]ndigestion, flatulence and... raise the risk for heart attack, gallbladder pain and dangerous drowsiness on the drive home."
In addition, pigging out during the holidays can lead to weight gain averaging a pound, and as much as five pounds or more for the overweight. Unfortunately, the weight gained is rarely lost afterwards.
Since on average adults gain one to two pounds a year, midlife weight gain can be attributed in large part to overeating during the holidays.
The flu virus spreads better with the cold air and low humidity in winter.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Americans are paranoid and insecure, which makes it the perfect country for a neurotic person like me!
Financial incentives appear to work. The immediate payout makes it a good motivational tool for getting people to quit unhealthy habits.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Keep these questions in mind the next time you see your doctor.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
From the article: "Brain scans show that the frontal lobes don't mature until age 25, and their connections to other parts of the brain continue to improve to at least that age... The inexplicable behavior and poor judgments teens are known for almost always happen when teens are feeling high emotion or intense peer pressure, conditions that overwhelm the still-maturing circuitry in the front part of brain."
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Here's a test that going to college won't give you an edge on, even when you're competing against monkeys.
Kitchen myths exposed.
A large number of people in Manila are living their lives among the dead, choosing to make their home in Manila's North Cemetery out of necessity (2 parts).
Monday, December 03, 2007
Excellent article on how to make sure you age well.
Here are some common myths about the flu and the common cold.
Unfortunately, when it comes to losing weight, it seems that willpower is not enough.
A study suggests that people are likely to mirror their close friends' weight gain or weight loss.
If it sounds good, sounds good, it will probably taste good too—at least that’s what studies have shown.
The New York Times investigates the truth behind the weight problems of America.
If you are hesitant to spend extra money for organic foods, here are five that you might want to prioritize.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Learn these tricks to get the most nutritional benefits when you cook.
Want to know what cities are the healthiest for American women? Here are the best and worst ones.
Some things you can do for the environment.