Tag Archives: Health

Circumcision: Choosing Elective Surgery

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, which is the skin that covers the tip of the penis.  The procedure is done for both medical and aesthetic reasons. Generally, in the United States, most doctors work with the assumption that … Continue reading →

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My Super Power Might Be Tasting

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

I recently learned of an interesting article about so called “supertasters.” A supertaster is a person who experiences the sense of taste with far greater intensity than average.  In particular, a supertaster experiences a greater sense of bitterness and saltiness. … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Personal Space

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

For almost my entire life I have shared a bedroom.  At home, it was first my brother Matt, then briefly my sister Liz when twins were born, and finally Luke.  It wasn’t until I was in high school that I … Continue reading →

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Access to Healthcare

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

I wrote early about a poll that had the ambiguous language about “internet access.” Without a clear definition, debating internet access was pointless.  A similar problem is happening in the universal healthcare debate in the United states. This same kind … Continue reading →

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Body Mass Fail

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

The Body Mass Index is a statistical measure which compares a person’s weight and height.   It is most comply used as a diagnostic tool to identify weight problems within a population, usually whether individuals are underweight, overweight or obese.  This … Continue reading →

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