Mitchell McKenna - tagged with health http://mitchmckenna.com/feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss LifePress mitchellmckenna@gmail.com The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do http://mitchmckenna.com/post/18825/the-coronavirus-explained-what-you-should-do

In December 2019 the Chinese authorities notified the world that a virus was spreading through their communities. In the following months it spread to other countries, with cases doubling within days. This virus is the “Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2”, that causes the disease called COVID19, and that everyone simply calls Coronavirus.

What actually happens when it infects a human and what should we all do?

Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sourcescorona

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How To Lose Weight: The Real Math Behind Weight Loss http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12081/how-to-lose-weight-the-real-math-behind-weight-loss-epipheotv

Neat to see someone break weight loss down into some real math.

Want to lose weight, but aren't sure how the math works behind burning calories and fat? Here's how to lose weight based on the mathematics of burning calories, burning fat, and weight loss. Dr. Carson Chow explains what happens behind the scenes when you exercise and go on a diet to limit food and calorie consumption. The old rule of burning 3,500 calories to lose 1 pound doesn't actually work in the long-run. Dr. Carson Chow explains a new rule for burning fat and calories and losing weight.

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The Science of Appetite - Beating Overeating http://mitchmckenna.com/post/11667/the-science-of-appetite-beating-overeating

Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown of AsapSCIENCE who have been putting out RSA Animate style science videos, explore "The Science of Appetite".

Want to lose weight but can’t stop eating? There’s a reason for that. Find out how you can beat the desire to overeat and bring yourself one step closer to being your healthy self!

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No More Cavities?! Ever!? http://mitchmckenna.com/post/11589/no-more-cavities-ever

Please make this be real - scientists develop molecule that could prevent cavities. Check out coverage on Geek.com and Gizmodo.

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Scottish Ninjas® - "Emergency Room Visit" http://mitchmckenna.com/post/10258/scottish-ninjas-quotemergency-room-visitquot

After an epic ninja fight, the Scottish Ninjas are forced to visit an emergency room for the first time. Blood is spilt, cultures clash, and hilarity ensues.

Featuring the voice talent of Kieron Elliott from Deadliest Warrior/Aftermath

If you enjoy this cartoon, please share it and spread the word of the Scottish Ninjas!

---------- Scottish Ninjas® and all related characters are trademarks of and © Sly Studios, LLC.

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Michael Pritchard Makes Filthy Water Drinkable http://mitchmckenna.com/post/4158/michael-pritchard-makes-filthy-water-drinkable

Ted.com: Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it -- inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009.

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IBM's Next 5 in 5 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/587/ibms-next-5-in-5 The third annual "IBM Next Five in Five" is a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years. The Next Five in Five is based on market and societal trends expected to transform our lives, as well as emerging technologies from IBMs Labs around the world that… ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:17:00 -0500 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/587/ibms-next-5-in-5/ibms-next-5-in-5