Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have an awesome weekend!
Brain Freeze: Scientists Say They've Found The Real Cause Of Ice Cream Headaches
What's the real cause of brain freeze? You know -- the sharp, unpleasant sensation that follows eating ice cream too quickly. The reason behind it may be deeper than previously thought, say some scientists.
Commonly Ignored Heart Attack Symptoms | Indigestion or Nausea
Most cases of stomach ache and nausea aren't caused by a heart attack, of course. But watch out for this sign by becoming familiar with your own digestive habits; pay attention when anything seems out of the ordinary, particularly if it comes on suddenly and you haven't been exposed to stomach flu and haven't eaten anything out of the ordinary.
Reverse the signs of aging with lime! Five... | Chatelaine.com
Limes are good for women's health. These citrus gems contain calcium and folate, two nutrients that are important for post-menopausal women and women of child-bearing age. One fresh lime contains 22 milligrams of calcium and over five micrograms of folate. Not bad for a tiny little fruit!
23 Fun Facts About Things We Saw at the Grocery Store - Mental Floss
The other day we set up a mental_floss Instagram account, then went to the grocery store and took some pictures. (We also needed food.) Here are some fun facts about the products we encountered.
Whom Do Women Call? Husbands Lose Out to Daughters - NYTimes.com
But then, a twist: In their 40s, women’s most important relationship began to shift away from the same-aged male to a female about 25 years or so younger — presumably, her adult daughter. The strength of this relationship grew over the next 15 years or so — possibly reflecting the gradual onset of grandchildren — and peaked about age 60.
ALZHEIMER’S - The New Old Age Blog - NYTimes.com
I hear from lots of publicists touting technology products that supposedly help older adults, and I ignore most of the gizmos they’re promoting. Without a skilled and unbiased Consumer Reports-type lab to test these inventions — and could someone please create one soon? — it’s too hard to tell which actually work well.
Lotte ages 12 years in Frans Hofmeester's time lapse video - latimes.com
It took Dutch filmmaker Frans Hofmeester's daughter Lotte 12 years to grow from a full-cheeked infant to a coy 12-year-old girl on the brink of adolescence. But you can watch this incredible (and inevitable) evolution take place in less than three minutes, thanks to Hofmeester's video "Lotte Time Lapse: Birth to 12 years in 2 min. 45."
Video: Girl talks on cell phone, falls in sinkhole - latimes.com
A teenage girl in north China was walking down the sidewalk while talking on her cellphone, when she fell -- suddenly, and without warning -- into a sinkhole 20-feet deep.
Is your thyroid on the fritz? - TODAY Health
Some experts also look for the following symptoms: dry skin, hair loss, forgetfulness, fatigue, frequent chills, constipation, and irregular periods. Another red flag for hypothyroidism is feeling very weak during a workout you used to have no problem getting through.
Bacteria In Reusable Bags: 7 Tips To Keep Your Totes Clean (PHOTOS)
“Bacteria levels found in reusable bags were significant enough to cause a wide range of serious health problems and even death,” said Charles Gerba, a University of Arizona professor of soil, water and environmental science and co-author of the 2010 study. “They are a particular danger for young children, who are especially vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.”
Lori McCoy: Rite of Passage for Teens and Boomer Parents: Setting Up Social Network Accounts
Facebook's privacy settings are tricky. In fact, many of my Boomer generation friends have requested my help with their Facebook account and privacy settings. Facebook's settings also require a lot of monitoring, because the site seems to change things fairly often.
No more boring steamed asparagus! Top this recipe with a flavorful shallot-caper vinaigrette. The vinaigrette also works on many other steamed vegetables as well as salads -- so make some extra for later.
