Your Body Explained

By Alex McDaniel
Ed. Catherine Price.
Parade Magazine (Parade.com) March 04, 2012

Experts explain our most curious quirks.

Q: Why do I wake up in the morning with gunk in my eyes?
A: Dried Tears.

Q: Why do i get goose bumps during scary movies?
A: Piloerection.

Q: Why do my fingers and toes wrinkle in the water?
A: Water laden skin layers.


Read the complete article including 18 more questions answered:
http://www.parade.com/health/2012/03/04-your-body-explained.html

Solidarités International

Step 1: draw with clear clean water.
Step 2: add a drop of black ink.

Message: “Dirty water is the leading cause of death in the world.”



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq9mw8wR-1Q

Sitting - The Most Dangerous Thing You’ll Do All Day

The Most Dangerous Thing You’ll Do All Day
By Bill Phillips and the Editors of Men’s Health
Mar 30, 2011

Scientists at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana analyzed the lifestyles of more than 17,000 men and women over about 13 years, and found that people who sit for most of the day are 54 percent more likely to die of heart attacks.

That’s right—I said 54 percent!

Why?
1. Screws up your posture.
2. Makes you fatter.
3. Causes lower back pain.


Read the complete article:

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/menshealth/most-dangerous-thing-youll-do-all-day