Slow But Steady: Shedding Light on Evolution of Turtle Brains

Tom Patriot

A new study led by the University of Birmingham shows that the brain of turtles has evolved slowly, but constantly over the last 210 million years, eventually reaching a variety in form and complexity, which rivals that of other animal groups. The study also discovered that the first turtles with a fully formed shell were very likely to be living on land and not in water or in an environment where they burrowed underground. Turtles are one of the oldest vertebrate groups still alive today. Their origins date back nearly…

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The Best Way To Pop A Pimple Safely, According To Dermatologists

Tom Patriot

When it comes to caring for our skin, popping pimples is a huge no-no. Yet even though we’re told we’re not supposed to do it, we all pop our zits from time to time. (And if you say you don’t, you’re lying.) There’s something so satisfying, addictive even, about getting the gunk out of our faces. (We even love watching other people get their pimples popped.) If you just can’t stop popping your own zits, there are some things dermatologists want you to keep in mind. But before we get into it, always remember:…

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Michelle Obama Looks Ageless in White Bikini and Daisy Dukes During Miami Vacation

Tom Patriot

It’s bikini season for Michelle Obama. While most of the country faced freezing temperatures this week, the former first lady and her eldest daughter, Malia, headed to Miami Beach to take in some rays and waves. With one-time president Barack Obama nowhere in sight, the pair took advantage of the holiday weekend, courtesy of a relaxing mother-daughter getaway. The 53-year-old looked ageless, sporting a white string bikini top that displayed her washboard abs, while matching cut-off shorts complemented her toned legs. Obama trudged through the sand with her entourage, topping off her beach attire…

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Study Uncovers Potential Key To Preventing Back Pain In Runners

Tom Patriot

A new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center examines what may cause chronic back pain in runners and the exercises to help prevent it. The study, published in the Journal of Biomechanics, suggests that runners with weak deep core muscles are at higher risk of developing low back pain. And, unfortunately, most people’s deep core muscles aren’t nearly as strong as they should be. To examine the role of the superficial and deep core muscles, researchers used motion detection technology and force-measuring floor plates to estimate muscle movements…

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