Tag Archives: diabetes

I’m (inexplicably) not dead.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by NerdyOne

As I sit here trying to blow away the thick layer of dust that has accumulated on Try Nerdy‘s URL, I can’t help but think that you, dear reader, have every right to hate me. Or at least to never … Continue reading →

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Know your fat!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by NerdyOne

A lot of people might think that their fat is just sitting there, keeping them fat. And I’m not saying they’re wrong, but fat (also known as adipose tissue) is far from a one-trick pony. So with the barrage of … Continue reading →

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An apple a day…makes muscles bigger?!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by NerdyOne

The title of this post is not much of an exaggeration on research published this past June. Scientists at the University of Iowa set out to find potential therapies to treat muscle atrophy, which is simply defined as a decrease … Continue reading →

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Why bees might save the world (a.k.a. The buzz about bees)

Posted on July 21, 2011 by NerdyOne

If you weren’t yet aware, bees have been kind of a big deal in the science world lately. I’m not making this up: they can learn to recognize human faces, they can monitor air quality, and, oh yeah, they can … Continue reading →

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