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Friday, September 26, 2008
Economic growth in India is visible in many ways, one of them being the rising demand and supply of high-class prostitutes.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
"Yoga can reduce hot flashes and night sweats among women going through menopause, and also appears to sharpen their mental function."
Monday, September 22, 2008
Men have a biological clock too.
"[S]perm motility — their ability to be strong swimmers capable of reaching and fertilizing an egg — decreased by a steady 0.7 percent per year for men between the ages of 22 and 80" and older fatherhood (older meaning as young as 40) has been linked "with increased risks of schizophrenia, autism, Down syndrome and other disorders in children."
"...[I]t’s possible that — just like women — the prime time for becoming a dad is one's 20s and early 30s."
"[S]perm motility — their ability to be strong swimmers capable of reaching and fertilizing an egg — decreased by a steady 0.7 percent per year for men between the ages of 22 and 80" and older fatherhood (older meaning as young as 40) has been linked "with increased risks of schizophrenia, autism, Down syndrome and other disorders in children."
"...[I]t’s possible that — just like women — the prime time for becoming a dad is one's 20s and early 30s."
Sunday, September 21, 2008
"Thousands of Physicians, Retrained as Nurses, Take Jobs Abroad" leaving the country with a "health-care brain drain that is strangling rural hospitals across the Philippines.... [T]he proportion of Filipinos dying without medical attention has risen to 70 percent -- a figure not seen in this country since the mid-1970s."
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Faced with our impending mortality, studies have found that we eat more and shop more.
Warning: Texting may be hazardous to your health.
Many people are injured while texting, whether they happen to be walking or driving. Some are even killed. Authorities are looking into whether the deadly LA commuter train crash may have been due to the train engineer sending text messages while on the job.
Many people are injured while texting, whether they happen to be walking or driving. Some are even killed. Authorities are looking into whether the deadly LA commuter train crash may have been due to the train engineer sending text messages while on the job.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Some people are genetically predisposed to being fat, but they may be able to counteract it with by being active.
Check out "the best financial advice ever".
The right way to snack.
Homelessness is rising with rising foreclosures, fewer jobs and a bad economy. People are finding themselves living in cars in parking lots or in tents in encampments.
A financial expert predicts that a worldwide crisis is underway that will be will be around for a while.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Here's what you can do to avoid Bisphenol A.
"The first large study in humans of a chemical widely used in everyday plastics has found that people with higher levels of bisphenol A had higher rates of heart disease, diabetes and liver abnormalities...[and t]he BPA levels in the study were below those the government deemed safe."
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
"Study finds that social isolation actually makes people feel cold."
Monday, September 15, 2008
Some reasons why caffeine is bad for you.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
If you find yourself thinking negatively, read this article. It seems to zero in on the negative thinking trap that many of us fall into.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Things to buy organic.
"Organic food is more expensive, but when it comes to the staples of your diet, organics are a worthwhile investment, with payoffs that might surprise you. The benefits influence your health today--and long-term. Here, why certain foods are worth the splurge, plus tips to save you money while keeping your diet nutritionally and ecologically sound."
"Organic food is more expensive, but when it comes to the staples of your diet, organics are a worthwhile investment, with payoffs that might surprise you. The benefits influence your health today--and long-term. Here, why certain foods are worth the splurge, plus tips to save you money while keeping your diet nutritionally and ecologically sound."
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
See how US tax brackets have changed over the years.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Being a short man has its downside but here's what four short guys have to say about the matter.
Monday, September 01, 2008
Interesting information about millionaires.