Tag Archives: heart disease

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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Things that might’ve happened to you during Halloween weekend

Posted on October 31, 2011 by NerdyOne

Happy Halloween, Nerds! With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, my guess is that many of you did your Halloween partying some time over the past few days. Maybe you had an awesome costume that you spent months planning, … 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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Mending broken hearts

Posted on July 4, 2011 by NerdyOne

Background: Pretty much everyone knows that cardiac health is a serious issue. The WHO lists heart disease as the fourth most common killer worldwide, and the CDC puts it at the top for the U.S. When the heart itself doesn’t … Continue reading →

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