Archive for ‘March, 2007

iPods may just start to save lives

While many people say that “too much iPod” can cause hearing loss, a group of doctors on the other hand are using iPods to improve their listening skills.

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Save your Teeth – Don’t drink Soda

Cold Drink Cola SodaIt’s not just the sugar in the world’s most popular sodas that can damage your teeth. Worst than the sugar is the acid. Prolonged exposure to soft drinks can lead to significant enamel loss, even though many people consider soft drinks to be harmless or just worry about their sugar content and the potential for putting on pounds, the study says.

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Clean Teeth means Longer Life

Broken TeethWe all know that brushing our teeth and a regular visit to the dentist is good for our health but did you know that a clean teeth can actually save your life? Most people know that the tedium of good oral hygiene – regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist’s office – reduces tartar, plaque, cavities, gingivitis and bone loss and helps the breath smell like roses.

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Why is the sea blue?

Really, why is the sea blue? Good friend Benj Arriola wrote a very nice piece on why the sky is blue and I do have to say that everything he has to say about the color of the sky is pretty much accurate. However, he did mention that the sea is blue because of the sky. While this is partially true, it is not entirely correct and so I decided to write this blog post to answer the question of the why the sea is colored blue.

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Color red may affect mental performance

While most of us consider colors mainly for the aesthetic value, a research led by University of Rochester psychologist Andrew J. Elliot says there is more to it than just design.

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