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Left Handed People have More Brains than the Rest of Us.

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:02:02 +0000

Left handed people have always fascinated me. At one point I thought it was their disposition to be different that made them creative, independent and successful people. Left handers make up between 8 and 12% of the population, the majority of those being men. Scientists have been able to look into the brains of lefty’s …

Baby Talk: Cute, but Possibly Harmful

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:20:42 +0000

It can be amusing for parents to speak "babyeeze" to their little ones, often mimicking their child when she says a word incorrectly. Babies learning to speak sound so cute and their mispronunciations often make us giggle. Between the ages of 3 and 6 when language is being tested and solidified by a child is the most vulnerable period of language aquisition. Recent studies by Dutch researcher Lotte Henrichs suggests that speaking academically with your child instead of simplifying your speech patterns actually helps a child do better in school later in life. Continue reading.... http://liberatedmind.com/2010/05/baby-talk/

Craig Venter has Created Artifical Life!

LiberatedMind.com — Sat, 22 May 2010 21:31:46 +0000

This is HUGE. This gives scientists the capability to make ANY protien. Some of the possibilties include: Making organs from scratch that fit a person’s individual DNA with the “bad” parts replaced with “good” code; creating a new biofuel that is genetically designed to be as efficient and clean as possible… From the BBC: Scientists …

Ovarian Cancer May be Prevented by Eating Flaxseed

LiberatedMind.com — Sun, 09 May 2010 13:08:41 +0000

This article in the Science Daily explains an experiment's findings that chickens who are feed flaxseed in their diet are less likely to develop ovarian cancer. Chickens are the only other animal besides humans known to develop ovarian cancer in a similar way.

Get your Exercise and Get Rid of the Corn Syrup: Health Update

LiberatedMind.com — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:42:49 +0000

Recent health studies have confirmed that interval training is the most effective form of cardio training and high fructose corn syrup causes greater weight gain than other sugars. Professor Martin Gibala of Canada's McMaster University concluded that "Doing 10 one-minute sprints on a standard stationary bike with about one minute of rest in between, three times a week, works as well in improving muscle as many hours of conventional long-term biking less strenuously."1 With years of personal experience doing only interval running and biking, I can attest to the effectiveness of interval training. Not only does it help motivate me to just do it because of the minimal time commitment required, but it is the best format of cardio to elevate metabolism.

Bonobos share like Humans

LiberatedMind.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:59:16 +0000

Bonobo monkeys are similar to Chimps. The major difference is their social behavior. Chimp communities are run by males, prone to fighting, group battles and infanticide. Bonobo communities are run by the females. They spend a large part of their day grooming each other, having sex with multiple partners and playing in groups. Bonobos show a great deal of compassion for each other and even for other animals. Their motto could Bonobos having sex missionary style, a favorite sex position of the Bonobos easily be "make love, not war".

Prenatal cosmetic use may determine if a child has behavior issues

LiberatedMind.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:10:19 +0000

When a women is pregnant, the makeup she wears, the deoderant she uses and the lotions she uses may effect her baby's behavior later down the road. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that high levels of phthalates found in a women's blood during pregnancy directly correlate with behavioral issues in their child at ages 4-9 years.

Having troube getting pregnant? Your bed may be to blame.

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:35:44 +0000

Recent studies have linked high levels of PBDEs in women's blood to a difficult time getting pregnant. PBDEs are a type of flame retardant found in fabrics, furniture and mattresses. They are most prevalent in foams.

Non-stick pans wreak havock on your Thyroid

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:33:53 +0000

Recent studies link a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) to human thyroid hormonal imbalances and diseases. PFOA is found in the coatings of non-stick cookware, stain resistant carpeting, upholstery and clothing. The most common way PFOA makes its way into the human body is by eating foods cooked in non-stick cookware or foods that touched non-stick coatings on fast food wrappers and styrofoam packaging.

Birth control may negatively influence mate selection

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:19:05 +0000

Dr. Lumma's studies suggest that women on the pill do not cycle through this natural ovualtion time which leads them to select mates that are more genetically similar to themselves, which can lead to genetic diseases or disorders in offspring.