Saturday 12 October 2013

Did you know that...

Too much TV can be responsible for increased obesity in youngsters, unnecessary exposure to violence, premature exposure to toxicants like nicotine and exposure to unhealthy dietary behaviors? It's all in the August edition of Drugs.com, here.

The best ways to reduce stress associated with homework frustration in children is to follow 10 basic rules advised by Steve Spangler? 1) Keep aun up-to-date family due date calendar, 2) designate a place for homework, 3) Check backpacks for teacher notes, 4) Designate a homework time at the same time everyday, 5) Ask teachers for your kids difficulties... these and more on Stevespangler.com 

Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino, star of reality show Jersey Shore, explains America's addiction to painkillers in Drugs.com?

Nearly 60% of uterine cancer cases are preventable? With regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes a day) and a healthy diet (body fat produces hormones that promote cancer development). read more in Drugs.com.

Some breeds of chicken produce blue or green eggs due to a retrovirus? But no all retroviruses insertions are beneficial as some might end up in oncogenesis. Read more on  the Virology blog, here.

Increasing floods are related to climate change? Read what Steve Spangler has to say about it on his post The Anatomy of a flood - The science behind flooding", here.


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