May 2009
3 posts
Up and at 'em
I lost my job in February, after the company I worked for moved out of state. My plan at the time was to start a great new freelance writing career: make money working for myself without having to go into an office. But without a clear idea of how to start, my dream floundered. In the meantime I’ve checked the job listings and called a few temp agencies to try to find work.
I realized that...
The Great Outddors
Came across this story via zenhabits): Bye-bye classroom. I was intrigued because one of my rarely indulged interests is progressive education.
The article talks about a nursery school in England that focuses on unstructured play, and keeps the children outside all the time. The article goes into the pros and cons of this approach (some people are against it), but I found it an interesting...
Five Ways To Beat Procrastination | The New Man Of... →
(via zenhabits)
January 2009
1 post
September 2008
13 posts
Epilepsy, Autism, Schizophrenia: Master Switch... →
Sept. 25, 1878: Yes, Smoking Is a Health Hazard →
What’s frightening is that this doctor published his findings in 1878 and it took 86 years for anyone to take them seriously.
Caffeine experts call for warning labels for... →
More about energy drinks, but this one sounds like more than just hype.
How a $2 toy ball saved a little girl's life →
This is an amazing story about a surgeon in Sydney who took a ping-pong ball and used it to help a girl getting a transplant. It’s really an interesting story - and it’s not the first time it’s been done.
Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma →
A study says that children given acetaminophen during their first year are more likely to develop asthma. The study couldn’t definitely say that acetaminphen is the cause, though.
Health facilities flush estimated 250M pounds of... →
This is really scary. I might have briefly mentioned prescription drugs in our series on water filtration, but this goes way beyond anything I ever imagined!
How men caught the weight watching bug →
I found this interesting, especially in light of the fact that I feel I could lose a few pounds. I don’t think I’ve lied about my weight, but I have downplayed how much weight I need to lose.
13 Secrets from Your Pharmacist →
I rely on my pharmacist, who has helped me save money and warned me when I might take the wrong thing. This article is a good read.
Researchers Suppress 'Hunger Hormone' →
This is a less invasive method of weight control than normal stomach surgery. It’s been done to pigs so far.
Best Ways To Avoid The Office Bug →
It seems like some kind of cold or flue is always being passed around the office here. We probably pick things up from our families, circulate it around the office, and then bring it back home.
Allergies To Worsen With Global Warming
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More weeds and a longer season means more allergies. Oh no!
Some men carry 'commitment-phobia' gene →
Strange but true: men with gene are more likely to have relationship problems.
High-Caffeine Energy Drinks Like Red Bull Linked... →
Red Bull is just getting blamed for everything these days! Well, the study actually warns more about the risks of mixing energy drinks with alcohol, because it keeps you from feeling too drunk.
August 2008
29 posts
How Much Can You Learn From a Home DNA Test? →
A reporter goes on an interesting journey as she explores the top 3 home DNA tests and sees what they can tell her about herself.
Kickstart Your Metabolism With This Lazy Man’s... →
Some easy ways to speed up your metabolism.
Measles Returns →
Fears of vaccinations have resulted in the return of a disease once thought wiped out in the US.
Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm →
Good tips from the AAAAI.
BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | N Korea 'develops... →
These noodles have a higher protein and fat content to keep the feeling of hunger away. They’re being developed to help those who are in urgent need of food.
Stem cells 'created from teeth' →
Japanese scientists have grown stem cells from discarded wisdom teeh. This could be a real breakthrough.
10 First Aid Mistakes →
Really important things to know about the most common emergency situations, and what to do (and not to do) about them.
How to Meditate →
Relating the thought-quieting aspects of meditation to depression, when you have too many negative thoughts.
Famous People With Mental Illnesses →
An interesting list of famous names, past and present, who have been diagnosed with mental illnesses. Many of them worked through them and some of them died because of it.
Midnight Snack? Not Quite →
A fascinating story about sleep eating. I’d heard about it as a side effect of Ambien, but not as an isolated phenomenon.
Drinking fruit juice 'may stop medication working' →
61-year-old woman gives birth in Japan →
This woman was a surrogate for her own grandchild. Also interesting is that surrogate births are all but banned in Japan.
Some Restaurants in Sweden Will Soon Bear... →
These certificates will be awarded based on better staff training.
Can Stress Worsen Allergies? →
Mild stress results in a 75% increase in allergies (as shown by a skin test), while extreme stress doubled the allergies.
Alcohol Consumption Increase Risks of Perennial... →
A Danish study followed almost 6,000 women and found that those who drank had a higher chance of developing perennial allergies.
How to Become a Late Riser: 5 Reasons Why Sleeping... →
Don’t shortchange yourself when it comes to sleep! This article will teach you how to become a late riser and get the precious sleep you’ve been missing.
Red Bull gives you wings - and heart trouble? →
New study says Red Bull is bad for your heart. It’s causing a lot of outrage and a lot of concern.
Is Your Kitchen Counter Radioactive? →
Worried that your Granite countertops may be radioactive? Don’t panic. Here’s some advice on what to do about it, as well as some alternatives.
Frightening Warning About Tilapia →
Farm-raised tilapia and farmed catfish have none of the health benefits of other fish, and are as unhealthy as bacon. Especially bad for people with heart disease, arthritis, asthma and other allergic and auto-immune diseases.
Why does the hair turn gray? →
Fascinating article about human hair. Who knew that there was so much to know about it? Most interesting to me was how strong a human hair is.
The Many Environmental and Health Benefits of Hemp →
Really sounds too good to be true, but if it is, why aren’t we using more hemp?
Sorting Out Coffee’s Contradictions →
All the ways that coffee is good for you, no matter what anyone else says.
More options available to help stop snoring →
Wonder why we snore? More importantly, wonder how to stop it? This article has all the answers.
How Light Deprivation Causes Depression →
Scientists have known for a while that light deprivation causes depression, but this has given them more info about *how* that happens.
Green Tea Ingredient, EGCG, Significantly Inhibits... →
Green tea is already know for being rich in antioxidants, but it may have another benefit.
The Dirty Dozen - Worst fitness inventions of all... →
Some of these are funny, some are lame, and some are downright frightening!
Experts find 'scaredy-cat' gene →
Researchers at the University of Bonn have found a gene that controls anxiety and being scared.
Why Your Mood Is Killing Your Productivity (& What... →
An all-round guide to making yourself happier. I was especially interested in the EFT techniques.
Project Michelle →
July 2008
44 posts
Vital Signs: Bacteria may reduce asthma rates in... →
Not a conclusive study, but a link between common stomach bacteria and asthma.
As Plain as The Rash On His Feet -... →
This one is a little gross, but a pretty interesting medical mystery.
Statins 'halve' the risk of dementia →
These “wonder drugs,” commonly taken for high cholesterol and heart disease, have been found to reduce the risk of dementia.
10 Tips to Reduce Stress →
Just reading this article reduced my stress a little bit (no joke).