Gary Chynne's left shoulder is bigger than his right: "Medieval archers were sometimes said to look like hunchbacks, their back muscles were so big." [via]
What a lifetime of archery does to the human body
Too much napping can lead to early death
Oh no. Oh no, no, no, no. This is terrible news. A new study has found an association between nap frequency with high blood pressure and stroke. Researchers reviewed napping habits of over 350,000 people in the UK and found that daily nappers were 25% more like to get strokes and 12% more likely to… READ THE REST
What's the real risk of using public toilets? Scientists answer.
Most of us would prefer to avoid public toilets altogether. Unfortunately though, the mood may strike at inopportune times. The New York Times asked scientists to respond to the question: "What is the real risk of public toilet seats?" TL;DR: Most pathogens aren't "butt-borne diseases" but a disinfecting wipe to the toilet seat helps minimize… READ THE REST
New diabetes drug helped obese people without the disease lose incredible amounts of weight
The headline sounds like a snake oil ad, but Tirzepatide, a newly-approved drug to treat Type 2 diabetes, has been shown to help people without the disease lose dozens of pounds over just sixteen months. "Almost 40% of individuals lost a quarter of their body weight," said Dr. Ania Jastreboff, co-director of the Yale Center… READ THE REST
Feed your brain and donate to charity with these highly rated apps at wallet-friendly prices
Whether you work long hours every day or have more free time than usual, taking time to focus on yourself is imperative to your everyday happiness. Even if it's just managing your time more efficiently, taking steps to ease daily tasks can make a world of difference in your life. With the programs included in this… READ THE REST
Become a MS Office productivity legend and help kids in need for just $30
Getting back into the groove of learning can be challenging, especially if it's been a while since you were in school. Hell, it can be challenging even if you're still in school. And with new versions of essential software coming out every few years, like the Microsoft Office Suite, it gets even more difficult to stay… READ THE REST
Breeze through your reading list at a low price while helping students in need
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you're trying to better yourself, finding out where to start can feel challenging. But having a mentor can be incredibly helpful, especially if you want to advance in your career or… READ THE REST
