Are You Overestimating The Power Of Medicine? [Reuters]
Staying consistent with doctor's appointments and recommended
screenings is a great step towards better health, but the powers of
modern medicine aren't infinite—even though some of us seem to think
they are. In a survey out of New Zealand, researchers concluded that
people overestimate the life-saving benefits of medical procedures,
screenings, and medications (like mammograms or bone-building drugs).
But the best strategy to staying healthy is, of course, prevention.
Learn how to prevent just about anything, the natural way, with our handy How-To Guide.
Trapeze School: The Newest Way To Zen Out
[Blisstree] Need more proof that meditation doesn't have to involve
candles, prolonged sitting, and endless amounts of mind wandering? Find
out how the athletic art of trapeze helped one woman find a deep,
rewarding meditative focus—zero sitting required. Looking for your own
meditation match? Check out our tips on meditation techniques to match different personalities.
Focus On The Road, Not The Phone Call
[PhysOrg] Yet more real-world evidence that driving and cell phones are
not a safe combination. A study from the University of Illinois
examined seven years of driving data to conclude that statewide cell
phone bans (prohibitions on gabbing while driving) led to significantly
fewer accidents on busy urban roads. Based on the findings, the study
authors recommend that cells be banned in densely-populated regions.
(Need another reason to put the phone down? Too much talking might
actually lead to a cell phone allergy.)
Breaking: Channing Tatum Is Good Looking [WetPaint] Oh,
baby. He's the latest heart-stopping fella to be crowned
People Magazine's
"Sexiest Man Alive." And it's not hard to see why. Take a quick break
from work (it is Friday, after all) and indulge in a delightful
slideshow that highlights Channing's best angles. Hey, there's nothing
wrong with looking!
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