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- 3971: Two Brains?
- ... In fact, many of us think we are our left brains. All of that non- stop verbalization that goes on in our heads is the dominant left brain talking to itself. Our culture- particularly our school system with its emphasis on the three Rs (decidedly left-brain territory) - effectively represses the intuitive and artistic right brain. If you don't believe it, see how far you get at the office with ...
- 3972: Memory
- ... Most people can remember six or seven digits while others only four or five and some up to nine or ten. This is measured by a technique called the digit span, developed by a London school teacher, J. Jacobs, in 1887. Jacobs took subjects (people), presented them with a sequence of digits and required them to repeat the numbers back in the same order. The length of the sequence is steadily ...
- 3973: Attention Deficit Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder Approximately 3-5% of all American children have an Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). ADD is a leading cause of school failure and under-achievement. ADD characteristics often arise in early childhood. As many as 50% of children with ADD are never diagnosed. Boys significantly outnumber girls, though girls are more likely to be undiagnosed with ...
- 3974: Needle Exchange Programs
- ... agree say that the intravenous drug users should learn to live with the consequences of their actions, and that there is not enough evidence stating the effectiveness of needle exchange programs. However, a Yale University school of management professor has monitored the needle exchange programs, tracking each needle distributed and testing it later for HIV contamination. The professor, Edward Kaplan says the biggest surprise that "a project like this could have ...
- 3975: Cancer
- ... 332 families that sought help in the genetic help group. In these cases, 22% had been refused insurance and 13% had lost their jobs to problems they didn't have yet. At the Harvard Medical School, Lisa Geller noted 200 cases of discrimination against completely healthy people. Their cases ranged from lost jobs due to treatable problems, and the inability to give a child up for adoption because of a family ...
- 3976: Are you a shopaholic?
- ... therefore I think it is a great idea with these self- help groups. These groups may the only way out of shopaholism. Walletwatch 61 Whitehouse Way Souhgate London N14 7LX Mr. Richard Elliott The Management School Lancaster University Lancaster LA 4YX 4. July 1994 Dear Mr. Elliott We have read the article concerning shopaholics in the Sunday Express, and we have become aware of Your research on this subject. Therefore our ...
- 3977: Anorexia
- ... members and friends can call local hospitals or university medical centers to find out about eating disorder clinics and clinicians experienced in treating the illnesses, for the college students, treatment progams may be available in school counseling centers. Family and friends should read as mush as possible about eating disorders, so they can help the person with the illness understand his or her problem. Many local mental health organizations and the ...
- 3978: Being Unfit Can Mean Problems
- ... tire. Their heart and metabolism rate are low, so when they want to do something, they do not have enough energy to do it. But when you feel energized, you perform task better, whether in school or at work. This might lead to good grades or a promotion, which might lead to other better things in life. Just another benefit of fitness. Looking good is the biggest reason of why people ...
- 3979: Two Sides of The Brain
- ... In fact, many of us think we are our left brains. All of that non-stop verbalization that goes on in our heads is the dominant left brain talking to itself. Our culture- particularly our school system with its emphasis on the three Rs (decidedly left-brain territory) - effectively represses the intuitive and artistic right brain. If you don't believe it, see how far you get at the office with ...
- 3980: Necrotizing Fasciitis/Myosits (Flesh eating Disease)
- ... as in teenagers, is group A streptococcus. This is the same bacteria that causes impetigo, rheumatic fever and scarlet fever. Group A streptococcus also causes a general bad feeling. Ten to fifteen per cent of school children could carry the bacteria in their throat and have no symptoms. Group A Streptococcus can be spread by close personal contact, such as kissing or sharing drinks or cutlery, with an infected person, but ...
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