The Medical Screenings All Women Need, and When

(If youre looking for the same information for men,weve covered that here.) The key word here isrecommendations. Not aftera quick perusal of the internet. Manual breast exams What is it? The manual breast exam looks for signs and symptoms of a number of breast problems, including cancer. The goal is to identify signs early on so you might catch any problems before they progress. Your doctor starts by checking your breasts for rashes, skin dimpling or other abnormal changes....

September 1, 2020 · 4 min · 849 words · Erica Lee

Medieval Rabbit Warrens

The pillow-like mounds were often built in oblong shape and sometimes were connected with each other with stone-lined tunnels. A fence provided protection from predators. Many warrens were accompanied by a lodge and a watchtower where the warrener lived. Pillow mounds in Dartmoor. Rabbit meat was a delicacy and its fur was a cheap alternative to the more expensive ermines. European rabbits were originally found only in southwestern Europe, including Spain, Portugal and western France....

August 31, 2020 · 1 min · 147 words · Brittany Harrison

The Medical Screenings All Men Need, and When

with no personal or family medical history). or behavior-related screenings (STIs, lung cancer). Sad, I know. Colorectal cancer screening What is it? There are actually a few methods of testing for colorectal cancer, each with a different screening recommendation. What does it feel like? Theres just so much poop. This was described as someone is snaking a pipe…only its your rectum. This feels exactly as it sounds. For thefecal immunochemical test(FIT), you will collect samples of your own stool....

August 31, 2020 · 2 min · 348 words · Adam Kline

The Uranium Cubes From a Nazi Nuclear Reactor

It was a small metallic cube, 2 inches per side, wrapped in a piece of paper. It read: Taken from Germany, from the nuclear reactor Hitler tried to build. Their physicists were toying with atoms even before the war started. Within four months, German scientists were discussing nuclear reactors. They called themUranmaschine, or uranium machine, and themselves theUranvereinor Uranium Club. Work began shortly at the Georg-August University of Gottingen. The German Army had already heard about nuclear energy and its potential system....

August 31, 2020 · 2 min · 282 words · Gina Orr

Bull Running in Britain

Bull running as a sport is mostly associated with the city of Pamplona, in northern Spain. But until the 19th century, Britain had a similar thirst for blood sport. Stamford Bull-Running, artist unknown. The running took place on the 13th of November. At around quarter to eleven, all shops were closed and boarded up to prevent damage. Streets were barricaded with carts and wagons. The bull was tormented throughout the day before it was caught, killed and butchered....

August 28, 2020 · 1 min · 194 words · Madison Ingram

Cast Your Ballot With This Comprehensive 2020 Voting Guide

Alabama In Person:15 days before Election Day. By Mail:Postmarked 15 days before Election Day. Online:15 days before Election Day. Alaska In Person:30 days before Election Day. By Mail:Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, postmarked 31 days before Election Day. Online:30 days before Election Day. Online:29 days before Election Day. Arkansas By Mail:Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, postmarked 29 days before Election Day....

August 28, 2020 · 6 min · 1217 words · Suzanne Jensen

How to Get the Most Out of a Virtual College Course

Colleges from the Ivy League to two-year schools have moved all or some of their instruction online this year. (Eh, you know why). Michelle Hagan-Short has taught classes both online and in person throughout her career. Or decade (Im kidding, I think). Hagan-Short holds office hours like she would any other semestertheyre just on Zoom. Lets say Emily shows up to office hours, but Hagan-Short is currently with Michael. If Emily makes an appointment, she wont need to wait....

August 28, 2020 · 2 min · 238 words · Timothy Beltran

How to Help When Your Child Is the New Kid in a Virtual Classroom

This school year is going to be downright bizarre. Disappointment, anxiety, excitement, apprehensionthe standard feelings weve all felt while riding the Coronacoaster. Parents will really need to exercise specific empathy, Galvin says. You cant solve every problem, but making kids feel heard will be very important. Listening and being empathetic will look and feel a little different depending on your childs age. Kindergarteners will know they feel bad, but will most likely be unable to articulate why....

August 27, 2020 · 2 min · 370 words · Christy Brown

How to Pick Your First Strap-on Harness

Pegging is the common term for when cis women fuck cis men in the ass with a strap-on. Those people are cowards. Dont be like those people. If you enjoy hands-free penetrative sex thoughor would like to enjoy itIm here to help! Just on the condition that we talk about it like grownups. What are my options? They also come in different materials, including cotton, leather, lace, latex, and nylon....

August 27, 2020 · 2 min · 232 words · Sarah Li

Use These Apps to See if Your Outside Air Quality Index Sucks

The easiest way to figure out air quality wherever you live is to stick your head outside. If it smells terrible, youll probably want to get a mask or stay indoors. If it smells joyful, youre good to go on an adventure. Established weather services likeAccuWeatherorWeather.comshould have that number for any location you want. Checking the Air Quality Index on iOS This ones easy: Pull up Apple Maps. Itll update as you move the map around to reflect the conditions of wherever youre staring....

August 27, 2020 · 1 min · 100 words · Cameron Cohen

You Don't Need to Go Crazy Disinfecting Your Kids After School

I sprayed down mail with Lysol. I scrubbed groceries clean before they crossed the threshold of our house. I sterilized every toy my son could have possibly slobbered on. It was a time-consuming, exhausting siege of sanitation. Two weeks ago, my son returned to daycare. His school has gone to great lengths to keep him healthy and safe while he is in their care. Do I need to strip him naked in the garage before he enters the house?...

August 27, 2020 · 2 min · 329 words · Chelsea Keith

The B-17 That Flew With Its Tail Sliced Off

The story behind this photograph is an interesting one. One of the fighters attacked the lead bomber while the other went for theAll American. Only a few pieces of metal from the fuselage kept the tail section from falling off. Miraculously, the crew was unhurt. I checked the engines and controls. The trim tabs were not working. I tried to level All American, but she insisted on climbing. TheAll Americanwas repaired and returned to service, but it never went to war again....

August 26, 2020 · 1 min · 106 words · Jared Spears

How to Talk to Teens About Weight Loss

Ive heard similar sentiments from my friends and family and seen them sprinkled throughout my social media feeds. Anecdotally, clinical psychologistDr. Even if its people you know, those images are highly curated. Right now, that reality check isnt an option for many teens. Something similar happens as puberty approaches, Katz says. Kids can grow up to 6-8 inches or 40 pounds during a puberty growth spurt, she says. That can be a little bit alarming at first, both for the parent and the child....

August 25, 2020 · 2 min · 274 words · Isaiah Hardy