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Failed ACL Repairs: More Common Than You May Think
Nick Van Erp, active in soccer since elementary school and lacrosse since junior high, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during a spring lacrosse game his freshman year of high school. His injury, caused by stepping into a pothole and hyper-extending his knee, required surgical repair, ending his season prematurely and the remainder of his high school sports career…
Nick Van Erp, active in soccer since elementary school and lacrosse since junior high, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during a spring lacrosse game his freshman year of high school. His injury, caused by stepping into a pothole and hyper-extending his knee, required surgical repair, ending his season prematurely and the remainder of his high school sports career…
Arriving in Singapore – A Modern City-State
After leaving Malaysia, Sophie, Memrie, and I flew to Singapore, where we met up with my crew from TV to produce an hour of television about this city-state. …
After leaving Malaysia, Sophie, Memrie, and I flew to Singapore, where we met up with my crew from TV to produce an hour of television about this city-state. …
Calendar: MIND events in July and August
JULY
7–10 Upon winning a gold medal, most Olympic athletes have identical emotional reactions–tears of joy, passionate hugs and glowing smiles. Psychologist David Matsumoto of San Francisco State University noticed, however, that after the initial rush wears off, athletes exhibit a range of emotional expressions. He attributes this variation to cultural differences. For instance, Americans are more likely to maintain their jubilant demeanor, whereas Japanese athletes will try to cover up their emotions–say, by neutralizing their joy with a straight face. At the 20th Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology , Matsumoto, who is the keynote speaker, and other presenters will explain how and why expressions of emotion differ among cultures. [More]
JULY
7–10 Upon winning a gold medal, most Olympic athletes have identical emotional reactions–tears of joy, passionate hugs and glowing smiles. Psychologist David Matsumoto of San Francisco State University noticed, however, that after the initial rush wears off, athletes exhibit a range of emotional expressions. He attributes this variation to cultural differences. For instance, Americans are more likely to maintain their jubilant demeanor, whereas Japanese athletes will try to cover up their emotions–say, by neutralizing their joy with a straight face. At the 20th Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology , Matsumoto, who is the keynote speaker, and other presenters will explain how and why expressions of emotion differ among cultures. [More]
The Secrets to Grilling Leaner Cuts of Pork: Tips From Grilling Experts
A slab of tender, fall-off-the-bones ribs probably comes to mind when you hear the words “grilling” and “pork.” But did you know that ribs are one of the highest-fat cuts of pork? Lower-fat cuts of pork do exist, and with our tips, you can make healthy grilled pork without sacrificing flavor! Click to read now
A slab of tender, fall-off-the-bones ribs probably comes to mind when you hear the words “grilling” and “pork.” But did you know that ribs are one of the highest-fat cuts of pork? Lower-fat cuts of pork do exist, and with our tips, you can make healthy grilled pork without sacrificing flavor! Click to read now
Blood Pressure Lowered By Nitrate In Beetroot Juice
The nitrate content of beetroot juice is the underlying cause of its blood pressure lowering benefits, research from Queen Mary University of London reveals. The study, published online in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, found that blood pressure was lowered within 24 hours in people who took nitrate tablets, and people who drank beetroot juice…
The nitrate content of beetroot juice is the underlying cause of its blood pressure lowering benefits, research from Queen Mary University of London reveals. The study, published online in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, found that blood pressure was lowered within 24 hours in people who took nitrate tablets, and people who drank beetroot juice…
Too much sugar in 53% of toddler and baby foods
More than half of all food products targeted to toddlers and babies in grocery stores in Canada have too many calories coming from sugar, according to a study carried out by researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada. “Excessive sugar” means that over 20% of the calories come from just sugar or a sugar variant, such as corn syrup…
More than half of all food products targeted to toddlers and babies in grocery stores in Canada have too many calories coming from sugar, according to a study carried out by researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada. “Excessive sugar” means that over 20% of the calories come from just sugar or a sugar variant, such as corn syrup…
Students’ Diabetes Risk Lowered By Healthier Cafeteria Food, More Intense Gym Classes
Healthier cafeteria choices, longer and more intense periods of physical activity and robust in-school education programs can lower rates of obesity and other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, according to a national study called HEALTHY. The findings were presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 70th Scientific Sessions event in Orlando, Fla…
Healthier cafeteria choices, longer and more intense periods of physical activity and robust in-school education programs can lower rates of obesity and other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, according to a national study called HEALTHY. The findings were presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 70th Scientific Sessions event in Orlando, Fla…
Link Between Gestational Diabetes, Serotonin And Dietary Protein
The cause of diabetes during pregnancy is directly controlled by serotonin, a chemical produced by the body and normally known as a neurotransmitter, and is influenced by the amount of protein in the mother’s diet early in pregnancy, according to new findings of an international team led by researchers at UCSF…
The cause of diabetes during pregnancy is directly controlled by serotonin, a chemical produced by the body and normally known as a neurotransmitter, and is influenced by the amount of protein in the mother’s diet early in pregnancy, according to new findings of an international team led by researchers at UCSF…
The Danger To Humans Of Mercury In Oceans
Even though freshwater concentrations of mercury are far greater than those found in seawater, it’s the saltwater fish like tuna, mackerel and shark that end up posing a more serious health threat to humans who eat them. The answer, according to Duke University researchers, is in the seawater itself…
Even though freshwater concentrations of mercury are far greater than those found in seawater, it’s the saltwater fish like tuna, mackerel and shark that end up posing a more serious health threat to humans who eat them. The answer, according to Duke University researchers, is in the seawater itself…
