Saturday, January 30, 2016

Saturday Stories: Shared Genes, Not-Extinct Insects, and Aliens

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David Epstein in ProPublica with a fascinating story of shared genetics . Robert Krulwich with the tale of real life primordial giants. ...
Friday, January 29, 2016

This Little Boy is a Cookie Ninja

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Hide your cookies! Today's Funny Friday kid will steal them and you'll never find out! Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

How Does 15 Thousand Million Dollars a Year for Nutrition Research Sound?

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I've heard lots of options for what to do with soda tax revenues. From subsidizing fresh fruits and vegetables, to increasing funding to...
Monday, January 25, 2016

In the US, the Colour of Obesity is Now Maroon

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You've probably seen these maps before, but did you know that in 2013 they had to add a colour? If you haven't seen the maps, they...
Saturday, January 23, 2016

Saturday Stories: Suicide Pacts, Last Days, and Kippahs

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Julia Medew in The Sydney Morning Herald tells the true story of her parents' suicide pact - a must read. Paul Kalinithi in the New Y...
Friday, January 22, 2016

Some Weeks Are Just Like This

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But at least we're still breathing! Hope you enjoy today's Funny Friday as much as my 3 pre-teen children (and I) did. Have a gr...
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Cut Sweet From Your Diet And Only Maybe You'll Need It Less

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Lots of people try to reduce sugar, and of those who succeed, I'll regularly hear them tell me that after a little while, they no longer...
Monday, January 18, 2016

Is The "100th Day" of School Really Worth Celebrating (With Junk)?

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It's called " 100th Day ", and the first reference I could find to it was a kindergartner geared book published by Scholastic ...
Saturday, January 16, 2016

Saturday Stories: Looking Perfect, False Confessions, and Lost Canoeists

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Jennifer Weiner in the New York Times asks, " When can women stop trying to look perfect? " Douglas Starr in The New Yorker in 2...
Friday, January 15, 2016

Sometimes Even Goats Need a Good Pep Talk

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Today's Funny Friday video is just 6 seconds long. You've got 6 seconds for this goat whisperer I'm sure. Have a great weekend...
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Employing the "I Forgot To Buy It" Strategy for Healthier Pantries

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In working with families who are trying to improve their homes' dietary choices, one of the barriers I regularly come across are worries...
Monday, January 11, 2016

Are You Certain That For The Thing You're Certain About There's Certainty?

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Certainty. When it comes to nutrition, healthful living, and weight loss advice, that's often what's being served. There are anti-...
Saturday, January 09, 2016

Saturday Stories: Non-Jewish Generals, Murder, and a Conversion

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The report the High Level Military Group (HLMG) (here are the bios of the group made up of 11 non-Jewish, retired generals and military off...
Friday, January 08, 2016

An Incredible Cravings Based Resolution-y Hello Parody

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However you might have celebrated over the recent holidays, this Funny Friday Hello parody is for you! Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, January 06, 2016

Mars Chocolates And "The Emotional Low Point of the Shopping Journey"

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Flickr: bcostin Describing their " deep understanding of the shopper " candy maker Mars reports working with retailers to try t...
Monday, January 04, 2016

Is It Bad That Exercise Pills Might Be On The Horizon?

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A little while ago I came across coverage and commentary about this article about the future possibility of pills that might in theory be ab...
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

The Talk The Food Industry Couldn't Bear To Hear

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While I'll be taking a break from blogging for the next few weeks, I'll be posting some of my favourites from back in 2012. A little...
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Why Collecting Pop-Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Is a BAD Plan

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While I'll be taking a break from blogging for the next few weeks, I'll be posting some of my favourites from back in 2012. Another ...
Monday, December 28, 2015

If This Isn't Proof Society Is Broken, I Don't Know What Is

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While I'll be taking a break from blogging for the next few weeks, I'll be posting some of my favourites from back in 2012. Thanks t...
Thursday, December 24, 2015

Do You Confuse How You're Doing With What You Weigh?

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While I'll be taking a break from blogging for the next few weeks, I'll be posting some of my favourites from back in 2012. It's...