Research Reveals that Our Skies are Getting Hazy
Research over more than decades shows that our skies are less clear and we can’t see as far as we used to. The reasons for the hazy skies is pollution from car exhaust, aerosols, coal burning plants, forest fires and agricultural burning. Unless mankind takes care of the air we will continue to have decreased visibility above.
During the study period Europe actually experienced a decrease in haziness while Asia, Africa, Australia and South America had a noticeable increase in air pollution. Until everyone is partaking in conservation efforts it is feared that air pollution will no doubt increase over the coming decades.
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Research Reveals You Can Lose Twice as Much Weight by Keeping a Journal
Studies show that people who write down everything they eat may lose twice as much weight as those who just diet and exercise. Writing your food and drink consumption down shows you where you are making mistakes. Many people justify eating a cookie as “I’ll only have this one” but those who have to write it down may not eat it at all. By having it on paper all of the excuses are gone for why you’re are not losing weight as fast as you would like.
The extra weight didn’t get there overnight and neither will it vanish. Keeping track of what you consume will help you identify the stumbling blocks and help you lose weight faster.
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Research Reveals that Your Weight May Determine Your Longevity
We all know we are supposed to eat right and exercise but new research reveals that we are cutting our lives short if we don’t keep the weight off. Studies show that a 205 lb. 5′9″ man can expect to die 3 years earlier and 270 lb. 5′9″ man may shorten his life by ten years. These untimely deaths are due to weight related diabetes, risk of stroke and heart disease. There is an epidemic in our country of obesity and researchers estimate that it will increase by 75% in the next 6 years.
What can you do? Visit your doctor and find out what is the best way for you to get and stay healthy, eat right and exercise. Being healthy, exercising and eating in moderation is the best way to live longer.
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Research Reveals that Maggots May Not Have a Place in Medicine
The thought of having maggots help heal skin ulcers may make your skin crawl but new research shows they may not be the best method for healing. Since 2004 maggots have been approved for medical use to help heal skin ulcers by doing what they are best at, removing dead tissue. New research shows that while the little critters can clear away the dead tissue quicker than other methods, the wounds didn’t heal any faster. The medical gel that is commonly used actually showed a quicker healing time and less pain too.
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Research Reveals Condors Bathe & Spend Hours Getting Clean for the Next Meal
Hard to believe that an animal whose meal is another animal is worried about personal hygiene and nothing makes a condor dirtier than chewing on a dead animal. Who would have guessed that condors really like to take care of themselves and their appearance.
After a meal, condors rub their heads in grass or branches to clean their necks and heads of any bits of meat. Studies show that condors bathe and spend hours smoothing and drying their feathers. They really value being clean.
Condors can eat two to three pound of food at one time then go for days without any food at all. They have a very poor sense of smell but their eyesight makes up for it as they have to visually find their next meal. They can fly at altitudes up to 15,000 feet and stay aloft for hours at a time. With a wingspan of up to 9-1/2 feet these are truly magnificent birds.
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Research Reveals Playing Nice with Others Gives You an Advantage
Most of us were taught as kids to play nice and be nice but who new that it would pay off. Studies show that treating co-workers with respect, kindness and honesty goes a long way in getting a team with a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Even spending time with people who work for your suppliers can be a benefit in the long run.
It’s all about relationships and treating people as you want to be treated. When you are treated well by someone you feel like working to treat them well also which leads to better communication and collaboration.
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Research Reveals that Over 13 Million Pints of Guinness Will Be Consumed Today
Guinness beer is a favorite among many people but on St. Patrick’s Day it is the beer of choice. Over 13 millions pints of this dry stout will be consumed to celebrate the day.
Guinness beer originated in an Irish brewery but is now brewed in more than 45 countries and available in over 100 countries. Guinness gets it’s signature color from a special process that involves roasting of the some of the malted barley in a manner similar to roasting coffee beans. Nitrogen creates the creamy white head of foam on the top of the ruby red colored stout.
So grab some friends and be Irish for at least today!
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Research Reveals that Americans Should Cut Back on Salt
New studies show that we are consuming double the amount of salt than is currently recommended by many health organizations. With the increase in processed foods we are getting 9 to 12 grams a day instead of 5 to 6 grams recommended by some or the even lower 2.3 grams recommended by the American Heart Association.
Why should you care that you are eating too much salt? Increased sodium consumption is linked to high blood pressure and heart disease. Since we are eating almost double the amount of salt that we were in the 1970’s, the increase in high blood pressure rates have almost doubled in the past 30 years.
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So instead of reaching for the salt shaker for your eggs, how about some salsa, pepper or a spicy blend of seasonings to make your meal taste better.
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Research Reveals the Office Water Cooler May Make You Sick
Studies show that our offices are hotbeds of germs. The water cooler may have more germs than anywhere else in the office, including the restroom. Tests show that while a toilet seat has an average of 50 microbes per square inch a water cooler spigot may have over 2.7 MILLION GERMS per square inch. This is due to the fact toilets are cleaned often and most water coolers are not.
As people bring their water bottles to the cooler for a refill, they are transferring the germs from the bottle back to the spigot of the water bottle. Your best defense is to wipe down the water cooler with disinfecting wipes daily to avoid bacterial build up. While you’re at it, give your desk, keyboard and telephone a good cleaning too since germs tend to lurk here as well.
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Research Reveals that People Accessing the Internet Via Cell Phone has Doubled in a Year
A new survey by comScore shows that 22.4 million cell phone users, on average, accessed the internet via their cell phones daily in January which is more than double the amount of people using their phones a year ago. Consumers are using their phones to read the news, look up information, trade stocks and find business venues.
The largest portion of the population using their cell phones as information centers is adult males 18 to 34 years old. Women make up less than half of the mobile internet users.
How much do you use your phone to explore the internet? Let us know in the comments.
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