Here are some of our best stories: Marine Debris: What Trash Does to Our Oceans. WASHINGTON, March 11, 2014—A significant amount of the world’s waste ends up in our oceans. Each year, Americans alone produce 200 million tons of garbage, enough to fill a football stadium from top to bottom twice a day. Much of it ends up in […]
Tag Archives: health
February
21
Launch of Arbiter News, Best of the Week, Call for Contributors
posted by lasesana
I am delighted to announce the launch of Arbiter News! We believe there should be a place on the internet where thinkers can articulate their findings on a subject, present both sides, and have meaningful dialogue with others without the polarizing rhetoric that dominates the media today. The change starts with the philosophy of the organization. It’s time […]
January
22
Moving Forward (On Two Wheels): HIV/AIDS Fundraising By Bicycle
posted by lasesana
Guest Post by EVE PIERCE One of the best things about cycling is the feeling of camaraderie that develops with other cyclists. Passing on the road, you look at each other and nod; you’re part of a club now, familiar with the same highlights and hassles of exploring your city on two wheels. That sense of community […]
January
14
Study: cognitive training helps seniors maintain long-term brain function
posted by lasesana
WASHINGTON, DC, January 14, 2014—The first large-scale study of its kind published Monday concludes that cognitive training could have surprisingly long-lasting effects in helping seniors retain certain brain functions. According to researchers such intervention could have a considerable public health impact, reducing the number of people that experience functional impairment by 38 percent by 2050. […]
January
13
5 quick facts about persimmons
posted by lasesana
1. Persimmons belong to the genus Diospyros, and like tomatoes, persimmons are technically berries 2. Persimmons originated in China, eventually brought to California in the mid-1800s. China is the world’s top persimmon producer. 3. The name persimmon roughly translates from Greek into “fruit of the Gods” 4. Persimmons are high in dietary […]
January
06
Cheerios now GMO-free: will it make a difference? Not likely.
posted by lasesana
WASHINGTON D.C., January 6, 2014—General Mills announced Thursday that original Cheerios will be made without genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. While environmentalists and activists are calling the move by the Minneapolis-based food giant a major victory, the change does not necessarily signal a shift in General Mills’ business practices regarding GMOs or GMO labeling. According to […]
December
28
5 easy ways to integrate cycling into your daily life
posted by lasesana
Given cycling’s health, environmental, and economic advantages, many people would like to adopt cycling as a daily activity. While it may seem impossible at first, believe me if I did it, anybody can. Read my personal story of how my bike changed my life. Following are a few of the tips that helped me […]
November
16
So I’m kind of feeling like the eHarmony guy
posted by lasesana
When he says that it’s nice to get a love letter from time to time… It is really nice to get a rave review when you are least expecting it, and especially when it is from someone you really admire. TheWashCycle.com dubbed my article about a nasty little scuffle between residents and cyclists in Alexandra, […]
Germany recognizes a third gender for intersex children
posted by lasesana
As Germany becomes the first European country to recognize intersex indivuduals, many activists complain that the law does not go far enough and that does not address the real problems that the intersex community faces. Read my piece at WTC: Germany recognizes a third gender for intersex children.
July
24
8 reasons mosquitoes prefer some people over others
posted by lasesana
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – For years scientists and researchers have been trying to explain why some people seem to get bitten by mosquitoes more often than others. Male mosquitoes do not feed on blood, but females need the protein in blood to produce eggs. “One in 10 people are highly attractive to mosquitoes,” says Jerry Butler, Ph.D., […]
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