2019-03-01
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The Reason Things Seem Sexier Now
August 26, 2011The portrayal of women in the popular media over the last several decades has become increasingly sexualized, even "pornified." The same is not true of the portrayal of men. This could be a reflection of what's happening to women's lives... continued
Your Clothes Dryer is KILLING You
August 26, 2011It seems like EVERYTHING is dangerous these days--but dryer vents? It turns out that the scented air wafting from household laundry vents, due to scented detergent or dryer sheets, can be hazardous. Some of these products even contain chemicals that... continued
TV Ads are Sneaking into our Brains
August 26, 2011A new study helps explain why some ads seem to stick in our minds. It turns out that certain types of commercials trick the hippocampus area of the brain (where long-term memories are stored) believing that the scene we just... continued
Why This Generation is LESS Healthy Than the Last One
August 25, 2011Despite so many medical breakthroughs, increased life expectancy in the United States has NOT been accompanied by more years of perfect health. A 20-year-old today can expect to live one less healthy year over his or her lifespan than a... continued
We Can All Become Psychic
August 25, 2011There are psychics, like Marla Frees (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show) and then there are the REST of us. Every day we make thousands of tiny predictions--when the bus will arrive, who is knocking on the door,... continued
Pollution Isn’t Just Bad for People
August 24, 2011Pollution isn't good for us, and if you were exposed to organophosphate pesticides while pregnant, your kids may have lower IQs. One of these pesticides is malathion, which is commonly used on houseplants. And FISH are suffering from pollution too!... continued
We May Have Discovered the Fountain of Youth
August 24, 2011But it's not a place, it's a pill. Researcher Linda Partridge claims that by taking a single pill every day from middle-age on, we will grow old free from illnesses of the body and mind such as Alzheimer's and heart... continued
How to Read (and Use) Body Language
August 23, 2011When you're talking to someone, if you REALLY want to know what they think, watch their body language. And if you want to be their friend, MIMIC it. The benefits of body-language mimicry have been confirmed by numerous psychological studies.... continued
Did YOU Fall for the Mortgage Scam?
August 23, 2011One reason you may be in debt is because your part of the country was involved in a major mortgage scam: A study of home purchases during the real estate boom years in Chicago shows how one ethically murky--and sometimes... continued
Volcanoes Could be Cooling the Earth
August 23, 2011When it comes to climate change, it turns out that volcanoes may NOT be heating up the atmosphere--instead, they may function as a kind of natural air conditioning system. In order to stave off climate change, we need to reduce greenhouse... continued