Pop quiz! Tests are good for: (a) Assessing what you've learned; (b) Learning new information; (c) a & b; (d) None of the above. The correct answer? According to research from psychological science, it's both (a) and (b) - while testing can be useful as an assessment tool, the actual process of...
As you likely know, the international Vogue family’s June issues have all been spuriously devoted to health. Although American Vogue‘s cover took the sentiment seriously by featuring Olympic athletes (editorials notwithstanding), as the rest of the covers trickled out, we realized that “health...
When Charles Barkley first launched his "Lose It Like A Man" Weight Watchers campaign, we were nervous. Their latest commercial, featuring Barkley in drag, talking about "manly" foods, is exactly why. More »Post from: Blisstree
Photos from latest Victoria's Secret campaign are out, and the models are talking fitness and nutrition, saying some stupid stuff in the process. Like Miranda Kerr, who recently talked about how she loves modeling for the lingerie company because they are so into promoting healthy body image and...
Cancer cells maintain their life-style of extremely rapid growth and proliferation thanks to an enzyme called PK-M2 (pyruvate kinase M2) that alters the cells' ability to metabolize glucose - a phenomenon known as the Warburg effect. Professor Adrian Krainer, Ph.D., and his team at Cold Spring...
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology will host its 16th Annual Scientific Session, September 8 - 11, 2011 in Denver. Nearly 1,000 imaging specialists from around the world will gather at ASNC2011 to attend sessions reflecting the meeting's theme "Patient-Centered Imaging." Highlights...
sin-free religion? How can the followers of Christianity, who support the unnecessary killing of defenseless animals, and the torturing before their execution, be more worthy of going to heaven then pacifistic Buddhists? Please explain this to me.
So, when I ask why Christians eat meat, they say...
In connection with October, the international breast cancer awareness month, Siemens has started a worldwide campaign to increase the public's understanding about breast cancer. Siemens is asking Internet users to upload their favorite portrait photo to a special web site. There all photos will...
Myself and three others are working on a business plan for a toy aimed at children between the ages of 3-5 which helps promote healty and nutritional eating. Our vision is to encourage children to have a good perception of healthy food and make learning about nutrition fun by incorporating this...
relating to positive body image? i need relevent and appropiate information which promotes nutrition and physical activity relating to positive body image ?/ helpp
President Obama's proposed 2010 budget goes where no Bush has gone before by including significant spending for scientific agencies, including NASA, the EPA, and Department of Energy, on top of the stimulus package.
NASA will get $700 million from the budget, which isn't all that much, but...