Month: March 2017

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Ataxophobia: The Fear of Disorder or Untidiness

Have you ever come across someone who has an exaggerated sense of orderliness? Do they keep all their belongings in an order that is fascinating and yet disturbing? Well, they are most likely to be suffering from a condition called Ataxophobia. Ataxophobia is an irrational and abnormal fear of disorder and dysfunction. Literally, this word with Greek roots means ‘fear of untidiness’. “If a cluttered desk is a sign of cluttered mind, if what, then is an empty desk a sign?” – Albert Einstein This condition is not restricted to being a cleanliness freak alone but can instigate a horrifying

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Top 10 Dogs For Kids

Having a dog in the family is an enjoyable experience, creating life-long memories, as well as teaching your children responsibility and empathy. However, there are some important points you need to consider before deciding which type and breed of dog are right for you: Time: Dogs are a big commitment and require regular, daily exercise, with some breeds more active than others. Consider your lifestyle for the type of dog you want. Age of children: Certain breeds are good with adults and older children but not so good with younger children. A toddler might treat a small dog like a

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J. Paul Getty refused to pay for his grandson’s ransom…

J. Paul Getty refused to pay for his 16-year-old grandson’s ransom. When an ear arrived by mail and the kidnappers lowered the sum to $3m instead of $17m, he agreed to pay only $2.2 million – the maximum amount that would be tax deductible. He lent his son the remaining $800.000, at a 4% interest. […]

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BuzzWinkle, a moose from Anchorage Alaska…

BuzzWinkle, a moose from Anchorage Alaska, frequently roamed the city drunk from eating fermented crab apples and more than once was found ripping down Christmas lights with his antlers or passed out in the street downtown. 00

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Eating Disorder Facts and Myths

Do eating disorders really exist, or are they just an excuse for creating new diagnoses? Fact, eating disorders do exist and are defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders. Myth: Eating Disorders are Rare Fact: Eating Disorders are quite common and not only that, the number of people suffering from eating disorders is actually are on the rise, throughout the world. Myth: People Make a Decision to Develop an Eating Disorder Fact: No one makes a conscious decision to develop an eating disorder. The creation is sometimes hooked with other mental health issues such as depression,

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Facts About Creatine

Creatine is a naturally occurring molecule in your body. Plentiful in muscle, creatine assists in the release of energy from adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, in your cells. It is also a dietary supplement that increases your body’s concentration of this substance, allowing you to intensify your workouts by providing extra energy to your muscles. While the phosphate, citrate, ester and malate formulations all work as creatine supplements, creatine monophosphate has undergone the most study and is, therefore, the most popular of these supplements, states the University of Illinois McKinley Health Center. How Creatine Works Creatine’s powerful effect stems from its

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No Such Thing As A Limited Edition

Dan, Anna, Andy and special guest Dr Erica McAlister discuss sperm whale-sized sperm, real-life Home Alone security measures, and why you’ve never really heard Churchill’s famous speeches.