A Moment of Science
Why does a paper cut hurt so much more than a cut with a razor blade?
To stretch or not to stretch. New research shows that stretching might not be needed before a workout.
A new study of baseball players between 2002 and 2008 shows that pitchers are getting injured hand over fist!
Ever wonder why it takes so long for a scratch on the elbow to heal? After all, it takes just minutes for a scratch on the eyeball to heal.
Did you know that around 20% of kids missed school last year because of back pain caused by backpacks?
Did you ever take a magnifying glass outside and burn dry grass or paper? Scientists are working on ways to use ultrasound to do the same thing inside the body.
A study out of the University of Missouri that found that guys with a "man- of-steel," "I-can-do-anything" attitude tend to heal faster than other guys.
Despite the wisdom of the constitution, it is simply not true that all people are created equal. Some are faster than others, some are better at math and some are musical geniuses, and some people have a higher threshold for pain than others. However, as a one study suggests, the ability to withstand pain is something that all people can improve upon, whether or not you’re born with this peculiar talent. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
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