Even a partial list of body image problems that a child may run up against can be petrifying—anorexia nervosa, bulimia, body dysmorphic disorder, severe calorie restriction, low self esteem, self harm. High fashion and Hollywood aren’t fully to blame for the prevalence of these problems—that would be a tough case to argue—but they certainly haven’t helped. Lindsay … Read more
What Factors Affect the Success Rate of Animal Translocations and Reintroductions? The success rate of animal translocations and reintroductions is largely dependent on a variety of factors. For example, the health of the animal, the habitat of the destination, and the human-caused disturbances in the habitat can all affect the success rate of reintroductions. In … Read more
What Are the Benefits of Being a Solopreneur? The benefits of being a solopreneur are numerous and far-reaching, with the potential to achieve success and financial freedom. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are currently 28 million small businesses in the U.S. alone, and the number of solopreneurs is growing every year. With … Read more
What is Artificial Insemination? Artificial insemination (AI) is the process of manually transferring semen directly into the uterus or cervix of a female, bypassing the need for natural mating. This procedure is primarily used in animals, with livestock and horses being the most common recipients. AI is used for various reasons, including increasing genetic diversity, … Read more
1 in 2.37 The odds a child 2 – 11 has cavities in his or her primary teeth are 1 in 2.37 (US, 1999 – 2004). Sources & Definitions SOURCE(S) Dye BA, Tan S, Smith V, Lewis BG, Barker LK, Thornton-Evans G, et al. Trends in oral health status: United States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004. National … Read more
It’s a timeworn theme, dying of a broken heart. The poet of the Psalms recognized that “by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken” (Psalms 15:13). In Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, a broken heart takes Enobarbus. In Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Yeomen of the Guard, it takes Jack Point. More recently (and non-fictionally), some imply it hastened … Read more
Just having our blood pressure tested can raise it. Hearts tend to speed up as the nurse squeezes the upper arm into a black cuff, tightened with Velcro, to measure how well our arteries are handling the 2,000 gallons of blood tumbling through each day. The reading will depend on the condition of the heart … Read more
1 in 8.28 The odds a female will ever be diagnosed with breast cancer are 1 in 8.28 (US, 2004 – 2006). SOURCE(S) Horner MJ, Ries LAG, Krapcho M, Neyman N, Aminou R, Howlader N, Altekruse SF, Feuer EJ, Huang L, Mariotto A, Miller BA, Lewis DR, Eisner MP, Stinchcomb DG, Edwards BK (eds). SEER … Read more
Can eating right prevent cancer? The odds a person will ever be diagnosed with cancer are 1 in 2.44, and the odds a person will die of it are 1 in 4.7. Although most of us think we eat pretty well—the odds an adult considers him- or herself a healthy eater are 1 in 1.56 (64%)—cancer remains the second most … Read more
Contrary to what some email forwards will tell you, drinking cold water with meals does not lead to colon cancer. And cancer is scary enough without Internet hoaxes. With about 560,000 cancer deaths per year in the US, it is the second leading killer of Americans (only heart disease causes more deaths). The odds a person … Read more