Sleeping on a Problem Helps You Solve it
Sleeping on a problem works. Studies show a positive correlation between sleep and cognitive function. Contemplating a problem and then “sleeping on it” can result in better problem solving
Health Science
Health Science is the study of health and application of science, technology, engineering or mathematics in the delivery of healthcare.
Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever
The old saying “feed a cold, starve a fever” has truth to it, but generally you should feed a cold and a fever and starve neither.
Single Payer Means Government Run HealthCare
Single payer isn’t “government run healthcare,” single payer only describes funding, not who manages the fund or how healthcare is delivered.
Squatting is Likely Healthier Defecation Posture Than Sitting
Squatting probably provides a healthier defecation posture than sitting due to the excessive pressure that sitting creates.
The Inventor of the Polio Vaccine Didn’t Patent it
Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine in 1953 but never patented it. He believed, that like the sun, a vaccine for polio belonged to the people.
Light Can Affect Mood
Exposure to light in moderation, especially natural sunlight, can have an uplifting effect on mood, while excessive darkness can have the opposite effect.
You Can Catch up on Sleep
Studies show you can semi-effectively catch up on short-term sleep debt over a few nights, but not long-term sleep debt accumulated over time.
Processed Meats Increase the Risk of Cancer
Processed meats, like bacon, cause a small increase in the risk of cancer. Processed meat is classified as Group 1 by the IRAC, carcinogenic to humans.
Eating Tomatoes Helps Prevent Sunburn
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which may help protect your skin from UV damage, this means eating tomatoes may work as a natural sunblock to prevent sunburn.
Electronic Cigarettes are Safer Than Regular Cigarettes
Studies have shown that both vaping and smoking tobacco are harmful. There is no conclusive evidence that shows that electronic cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes.