Think that beauty is only skin deep? Then you really need to check out this amazing talk by leading medical illustrator David Bolinsky and watch his stunning animations that show the bustling life inside a cell.

If “Swift” and “Grace” were your nicknames as a kid, and nobody could ever accuse you of being particularly dexterous, guess what? That could spell trouble for you in adulthood. Because according to a British study, children who are clumsy and have poor hand control may be more likely to become obese as adults.
This finding is based on the tests of around 11,000 people who were assessed in hand control, coordination, and clumsiness at age 7 and 11, then followed until they were 33. The result? The risk of becoming obese as adults more than doubled in the seven-year-olds who …read more

Admit it. There are days when your CRS (Can’t Remember Shit) Disease rears its ugly head more so than others. But if you’re Brad Williams, those days are pretty much, well…never!
See, Mr. Williams is one of only three people in the world with an extreme autobiographical memory called hyperthymestic syndrome. This condition – its name derived from the Greek words for excessive (hyper) and remembering (thymesis) – is characterized by lifetime memories forever being etched into one’s mind. Most folks, of course, have memories which fade over time.
Mr. Williams, 51, lives in Wisconsin and joins a man in Ohio …read more

First there was the Tree Man. There there was the baby with two faces. Now, backwards, upside-down feet? Oh yeah.
Now let’s be clear that we are in no way, no how poking any kind of fun at these poor people. But it’s just amazing to see the different ways the body can betray itself, is it not? Of course it is.
So next up in our Weird Deformity Breakdown is Jingle Luis, a 15-year-old girl from the Philippines who was born with feet clubbed so badly they twist backwards and upside down (see a photo slideshow at MSN.com)
Today, Jingle had surgery …read more

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Happy Earth Day, everyone!
We’ve been reminded quite a bit today about being green and caring for our Earth. So here’s my question: Can the Earth continue to care for us?!?
Over the weekend, Edna Parker of Illinois (the oldest known currently-living person) celebrated her 115th birthday. Also recently, Barbara Walters did a special on living to be 150. While this is fascinating and the idea of living past 100 sounds intriguing, when it comes right down to it, how will our world be able to support such an aging …read more

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Stop the presses! The old thought behind “longer is better” when it comes to the horizontal polka is bunk. (And yes, I’m talking about sex being longer, not something else being longer. That’s a whole ‘nother post, y’all).
Anyhoo, it’s true. The word around the ‘net (and soon to be published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine) is that the optimal length of deed-doing is between 3 and 13 minutes. Yes, that’s all. And contrary to popular belief, even the ladies are getting their kicks during this time period, so it’s …read more

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Happy Weekend, everyone!
Don’t you just love when your favorite “bad” foods suddenly appear with a glowing halo hovering above them? Yeah, me too. Makes my day.
Like today. Suddenly that steak craving I’ve been having is validated, as is the beer I’m sure to consume throughout the weekend. Why, you ask? Why, I’m so glad you asked. Please, allow me to share:
Steak builds muscles. Okay, so you may not become the next Ah-nold (or Arnold-ette) by sidling up at the nearest steakhouse, but you’ll be happy to know that women who …read more

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Ever envision yourself crossing the finish line, scoring a promotion, or acing an exam? That’s great – you’re using visualization to help meet your goals, and you’re headed in the right direction.
New research is putting a unique spin on this theory, however. While traditional “real time” visualization is indeed beneficial, researchers suggest you try “watching” yourself complete a task as if watching a movie instead. Taking on this third-person viewpoint will allow you to see what it would actually take to achieve your goals, a method that is remarkably motivating. …read more

As a Discovery Channel junkie, I am salivating to the point of dehydration over this new series, set to begin airing this weekend. Human Body: Pushing the Limits will spend two nights taking a look at the most amazing mental and physical feats humans have accomplished during the most dire of circumstances.
The series was shot on location around the world, guaranteeing a visual extravaganza, something the Discovery Channel does best. What’s more, Human Body will use stunning graphics and animation to illustrate the changes our bodies and brains undergo when faced with a crisis. Here, we’ll see just how …read more

A snake massage ? 
       
Soothing and relaxing? I don’t think so. But I might just be in a minority. Seems this health and beauty spa in Northern Israel is a big hit, with clients paying $70 to have six non-venomous snakes massage their aching muscles and joints. (Need To Relax? Try A Snake Massage)
A Cavity Preventing Lollipop ?
Imagine telling your kids that they have to eat a lollipop twice a day – one after breakfast and one before bed. They would probably think you’ve lost the plot. But it’s what UCLA professor Wenyuan Shi recommends everyone should do. Professor Shi looked …read more