Posted on 29 April 2008
Smoking used to be cool, that was until everyone figured out that it wasn’t - and that it has the unfortunate side effect of killing you. However, by that point the misinformation was out there and there were many people who it was too late for, already hooked on cigarettes. The following anti-smoking ads are a [...] Continue Reading...
Posted on 14 February 2008
Simplify your life-and boost your health-with these basic foods that really work You can nibble on goji berries, whip up noni juice smoothies and stock your shelves with antioxidants. But if you’re looking for what really works for optimal health and disease prevention, the best approach is to focus on foods that are rich in [...] Continue Reading...
Posted on 22 January 2008
This anti-smoking advert cuts pretty close to the bone, comparing terrorism deaths to smoking related deaths since 2001. Whatever way you look at it though, 30,000,000 is a shocking number in 7 years. I’d love to see some other comparisons also, how about deaths from heroin and deaths from alcohol, air accidents and motorway deaths [...] Continue Reading...
Posted on 14 December 2007
Tired of plugging away at the gym without seeing the pounds disappear? We found simple tricks that will transform your usual regimen into the ultimate fat-blasting routine. Whether you use just two of these strategies or all seven, our insider tips will help you get the calorie-burn you deserve. Continue Reading...
Posted on 26 August 2007
Plastic surgery is not just the preserve of the rich and famous nowadays. With the prices of cosmetic procedures falling, and more and more of us travelling abroad to take advantage of cheaper operations, nose jobs, tummy tucks and boob jobs are now options for all of us. Sometimes though we still need those in the public eye to remind us of what can go wrong. Continue Reading...
Last night saw the first episode of Sky One’s remake of Gladiators. Being a big fan of the first series I was eagerly looking forward to Sky’s offerings. So, after the first episode aired last night, what are my first impressions of the new format? Good to see some of the old games coming back. Powerball [...] [...more]
The average mouse doesn’t care much about skin cancer. Outside of Disney cartoons, you won’t see one slathering on sunscreen before heading out to dodge cats and search for cheese. But Gary Stoner, Ph.D., a professor emeritus of hematology and oncology at the Ohio State University medical center, does care about cancer. That’s why he [...] [...more]
Sex researchers are peculiar beasts. Armed with their tape measures, clipboards, surveys, and hidden cameras, they seek to provide a peephole from which to scrutinize that most private of spheres, human sexuality. What’s most surprising is that we let them in—we’re more than happy to unzip our pants and bare our private lives. Why do [...] [...more]
What would happen if you stay awake, say, oh for 11 days straight? Would you suffer brain damage or even die? Here’s the story of a high school stunt that turned into a real scientific research into sleep deprivation from Alex Boese’s Elephants on Acid and Other Bizarre Experiments. On the first day, Randy Gardner woke [...] [...more]
Self confidence is the difference between feeling unstoppable and feeling scared out of your wits. Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you. Perception is reality — the more self confidence you have, the more likely it is you’ll succeed. Although many of the factors affecting self confidence are beyond your [...] [...more]
