Tag Archives: stress

Nature versus nurture? It’s not that simple.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by NerdyOne

“A University of British Columbia and Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) study has revealed that childhood poverty, stress as an adult, and demographics such as age, sex and ethnicity, all leave an imprint on a person’s genes. And, … Continue reading →

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The science of the chubby chaser.

Posted on September 13, 2012 by NerdyOne

Before I go anywhere with this post, is the term “chubby chaser” offensive? If it is, you have my apologies, but I’m from Generation Y, and I think we view “chubby chaser” as something of a technical term for a … Continue reading →

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I am (breastfeeding) woman, hear me roar!

Posted on October 23, 2011 by NerdyOne

“…You don’t want to mess with mama grizzlies.” – Sarah Palin, May 2010, in reference to novice female political candidates. Yes, “mama grizzly” Sarah Palin is right, you don’t want to mess with a mother bear, in particular when her … Continue reading →

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