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What does cherry-picking data mean? Why do many companies in healthcare do this? There are some drug and healthcare companies that cherry-pick results, referencing the positive and ignoring the negative. In Bad Science, Ben Goldacre expresses how this is an unethical practice. Let’s look at why cherry-picking data isn’t advised.
What is salt harvesting? What are the different ways to harvest salt? At one point in time, salt was a valuable resource for people to harvest. According to Mark Kurlansky in his book Salt, this led to a couple of methods to harvest salt that were easier for workers. Let’s look at the two salt harvesting methods that have been used for thousands of years.
Do you have a bad relationship with your parents? How do you fix relationships with parents? If you have an emotionally immature parent, it can be tough to get along. Luckily, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsey Gibson tells you how to fix relationships with parents who don’t have your best interest at heart. If you want a healthier relationship with your parents, keep reading.
What is publication bias in research? Why do some companies only publish good results? Publication bias is a problematic tactic because it fails to reveal every result of a study, whether good or bad. In Bad Science, Ben Goldacre goes into more detail about why publication bias in research needs to be stopped. Let’s look into why companies consider giving into publication bias in the first place.
What is Salt by Mark Kurlansky about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky presents a history of salt and describes the role it played in nourishing our ancestors, driving innovation, and building empires. Further, you’ll learn why salting food isn’t just about improving its flavor, and salt’s important role in independent movements. Read below for a brief overview of Salt by Mark Kurlansky.
Are your parents overstepping some lines? Do you need to set boundaries with your parents? Setting boundaries with parents can be frightening, but sometimes it’s necessary for your own happiness. In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson advises how to reframe your relationship with your parents so that you can thrive. Let’s look at the key to setting boundaries with parents.
Who is Holly Whitaker? What was her recovery from alcoholism like? Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like a Woman not only details how to give up alcohol, but provides a personal account of her own struggle with alcoholism. She takes readers all the way back to when she first started drinking to the day she went fully sober. Read the inspiring story of Whitaker’s recovery so you can learn how to quit like a woman too.
What qualifies as scientific misconduct in research? How does misinformation about science spread to the public? Many people trust scientists to give them facts about health, new discoveries, and more. However, their trust can be broken when scientific misconduct in research takes place. Keep reading to learn how healthcare industries overstate the effectiveness of their treatments, according to Ben Goldacre’s book Bad Science.
What is the key to maintaining a healthy relationship? How does your childhood affect your adult relationships? In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson proclaims that childhood emotional neglect can have a negative effect on your relationships in adulthood. This is because victims might be attracted to people who feel familiar. Take a look at how to maintain healthy relationships to break the cycle.
What are the most common myths about alcoholism? What is the real truth about alcohol? In Quit Like a Woman, Holly Whitaker claims that she and many people took so long to recognize their alcoholism because we’re conditioned to believe drinking is normal. In her book, she debunks the most dangerous myths about alcoholism. Let’s explore these alcoholism myths and learn why they’re so harmful.