For 2008 Mississippi has claimed the title of fattest state for the third consecutive year, while Colorado repeats as the leanest. Delaware rose the most places in the rankings over last year, while California dropped the most, according to a new analysis by CalorieLab, Inc.
See the list -> CalorieLab, via: Neatorama
The Black Plague, Third Pandemic and Spanish Flu wiped out hundreds of millions; they have nothing on today’s worst diseases Launch the gallery here to see 10 of the world’s deadliest diseases—the contagious monsters that threaten our very way of life—and to learn how science is holding them at bay.
We take our health for granted and question how it works only when something goes wrong. But have you ever wondered why your body occasionally behaves in some strange ways? […] Here, we explain why the body sometimes behaves in such an odd way.
See the list -> Daily Express
I decided to do a little research to learn more about the surprisingly harsh consequences of fitful sleeping.
See the list -> Divine Caroline
I’ve listed nine of the most well understood (i.e. not paranormal or ‘fringe science’) and interesting abilities rated from most common to most interesting and rare. Bear in mind that most of these unusual abilities are genetic and cannot be controlled by the person affected but are an inherent quality of their physical self.
See the list -> The List Universe
Finding it hard to stay awake? Do you have something important which needs to be done so you need to stay awake longer than you usually do? Don’t go down the drugs route, follow my 10 steps on how to stay awake without drugs which you can see below.
See the list -> The Diary of a Stoner
As Grandpa Simpson of The Simpsons will tell you, “Death stalks you at every turn!” And it’s not just through heart disease, cancer, and those other oft-quoted causes. Did you know you could also die by wearing the wrong bra in a lightning storm? Read on for tragic, bizarre, and downright stupid fatal tales.
See the list -> Divine Caroline
For those who’ve spent hours studying the recently discovered, yet unidentifiable leftovers hiding in the back of the fridge, here’s some advice to keep you from spending days in the bathroom.
See the list -> Asylum, tips by: Emil (thanks!)
It’s time to cut to the chase with a look at the top ten things that science just can’t explain. No we’re not talking minor mysteries like how Keith Richards is still walking, these are the biggies. Logan Wright takes a look at the questions that have still got us baffled.
See the list -> Null Hypothesis, tips by: Jessica (thanks!!)
We will provide you with a means to identify your dominant intelligences, along with study skills and strategies that will help you to enhance each of your intelligences throughout your learning regime.
See the list -> Study Matrix Blog
Top Ten Diseases
10 Craziest Facts About The Human Body
10 Syndrome Diagnoses by Literary Characters
10 Tips to Stay Motivated, Sane and Productive
8 simple strategies to boost your brainpower
9 Ways to Hack your Brain to Think Faster
7 medical myths that can kill you
Five Worst Cancer Causing Foods
While you probably already use these herbs in your home, you may not realize that they can do much more than just making your meals tasty and interesting. Here are five common herbs that do double duty as effective herbal treatments.
See the list -> Remedicated
Have you ever come out of the bathroom and proclaimed to anyone listening that you feel ten pounds lighter? You may have had one of these popular diets to thank. Forget about eating right and exercising. The truth is that we’re all just full of crap.
See the list -> Double Viking, tips by: Jim (thanks!)
10 Painful Professions
10 Things Women Know About Men
Top 10 steps to restore the relationship
21 Foods for Athletes to Mix With Protein Powder
7 Pleasurable Ways to Improve Your Reading Ability
10 Things to Avoid if You Want to Date a Green Goddess
Almost all of us have, at some time, been chided by a parent or grandparent who has been mislead by an old wive’s tale. […] This is a list of ten of the most common old wive’s tales which are, in fact, bunkum!
See the list -> The List Universe
We quickly adjust to being sleep-deprived, and don’t notice that we aren’t functioning at a normal level, but lack of sleep really affects us. If you’re feeling blue or listless, try going to sleep thirty minutes earlier for a week. It can really help. Here are tips that have helped me get good sleep.
See the list -> The Huffington Post, tips by: Sarah
7 Secrets to Improve Your Ability to Learn (For Students of All Ages)
Four Ways to Be a (Successful, Inspirational) Woman
7 efficient tricks for keeping your weight balanced
17 Tips to Help You Get Leaner and Fitter
10 Good Reasons to Avoid Sodas
10 Steps to Avoid Becoming a Millionaire
Every once in awhile, you’ll hear a statistic so striking you can hardly believe it’s true. Our first impulse is to repeat it, because knowing interesting things tends to make people like us better. […] The six most quoted “too awesome to be true” stats that, in fact, are …
Check it out: Cracked, Photo by: grey_pumpkin
Medicine of the future will make even today ’s broad-based therapies obsolete. Breakthroughs such as cancer-hunting nanoparticles, virus-busting lasers and featherweight heart monitors have begun to usher in a new era of targeted treatment…
Check it out: Popular Mechanics, via: mrBabyMan . Photo by: neurollero
10 weird medical facts
The 20 Worst Foods in America
8 Foods That May Ruin Your Health
5 Food Facts That Restaurants Hide From You
8 Ways to Know If You’re Fit
5 Little Known Weight Loss Secrets
10 natural ways to save your teeth
