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Do you think you have good product ideas? Do you want to know how to evaluate a product? Many people think they have good product ideas. But you have to honestly evaluate your product before taking the next steps to bring it to market and try to make a business out of it. Read more about good product ideas and how to evaluate a product for its potential success.
What do good designs look like? How can you tell if something has a good or a bad design? You may think that good designs vs bad designs are obvious. But there are several elements that make good designs stand out, and can offer insight on how design works. Keep reading to find out more about good designs.
Can bipolar be genetic? More generally, what role does genetics play in mental illness? Dr. Jamison, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry, was fascinated with the study of genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder. In light of her mental illness lineage, she couldn’t help but wonder, “Can bipolar be genetic?” Keep reading for the answer to the question: can bipolar be genetic?
What are the causes of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis? How does it develop and can it be treated? Paul Farmer started investigating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Lima, Peru. He found out that MDR can be prevented if patients are treated with different antibiotic drugs after their first TB treatment round. Otherwise, bacteria will grow resistant to those antibiotics. Read more to learn about multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, its causes, and how Paul Farmer convinced the WHO to implement TB MDR treatment program.
What is it like to take lithium? What are the side effects of lithium therapy? In her memoir An Unquiet Mind, Dr. Kay Jamison presents a deeply personal account of her experiences with lithium therapy. She felt as though the drug has dampened the edges of her emotional experience, turning her into a shell of her real self. Read about Kay Jamison’s experience with lithium therapy, as she recounts in her book An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness.
Who is Jim Yong Kim in Mountains Beyond Mountains? How did he contribute to lowering the price of antibiotics for treating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis? Jim Yong Kim is a Korean-American physician who co-founded Partners in Health, a non-profit organization committed to bringing medical care to those in need. Kim helped increase access to treatment for MDR tuberculosis. Read more to learn how Jim Yong Kim contributed to lowering the price of antibiotics for MDR TB treatment.
What is biological racism? How does it use biology and genetics to rationalize the superiority of one race over another? Biological racism is the idea that one race is better than another because of the biology of that race. But How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi notes that there are no biological or genetic differences between races. Keep reading to understand biological racism, how it started, and Ibram X. Kendi’s experiences with it.
Does mental illness run in families? What is the relationship between genetics and mental illness? In her memoir An Unquiet Mind, Dr. Kay Jamison wondered about the relationship between genetics and mental illness. In light of her mental illness lineage (her father had it too), she considered the genetic predisposition to mental illness and if it could be diagnosed and targeted early, before symptoms appeared. Read on to learn about the relationship between genetics and mental illness.
Do you want to know how to improve sex drive in men? How can The 4-Hour Body help improve libido and sex drive? A man’s sex drive is largely tied to his testosterone levels. If you want to know how to improve sex drive in men, focus on the hormones. Read on for how to improve sex drive in men, including two protocols for increasing testosterone.
What is temperature manipulation? How can it help you boost your fat loss? Temperature manipulation is the process of influencing your body temperature to produce certain results. In particular, cold can help you burn fat for heat. Read more about the use of temperature manipulation for losing fat.