New Research Suggests Parenting Styles Can Still Impact Teen Drinking Habits

Written by HDO on June 24, 2010 | Comments Off

The party-going and alcohol-drinking teenage lifestyle is a nightmare situation most parents do not want to deal with.  Nowadays, many parents believe they are powerless when it comes to preventing their teenage sons or daughters from drinking alcoholic beverages.  Can a parent have an impact on teenage drinking? “Research does indicate that parenting has little ... Read More

U.S. Makes a Historic Win at the World Cup in South Africa

Written by HDO on June 24, 2010 | Comments Off

The United States was determined to advance to the next round of World Cup matches and the victory against Algeria proved this to be true.  Twelve seconds were left in the game when Landon Donovan made his legendary moves towards a goal.  According to the LA Times “strange and memorable things occurred” in those last ... Read More

Distortion of Body Image by the Brain: A Biological Explanation for Eating Disorders

Written by HDO on June 22, 2010 | Comments Off

Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, are said to be caused by distorted body images due to a natural brain function in certain people. “Scientists at University College London discovered people tend to think that their hands are wider and their fingers are shorter than they truly are. They say the confusion may lie ... Read More

Altruistic Donors: Changing the Lives of Strangers

Written by HDO on June 22, 2010 | Comments Off

Before 2006, the majority of people living in the United Kingdom would only donate parts of their bodies to loved ones who had fallen ill and were in need.  Thanks to the Human Tissue Act of 2006, a growing number of individuals, including a man named Chris Kendall, are donating to complete strangers, no longer ... Read More

Lakers Fans Determined to Destroy LA one Celebration at a Time

Written by HDO on June 18, 2010 | Comments Off

It was a good night if you’re a Lakers fan looking to let off a little steam… or a sociopath looking for an excuse to destroy some property. Just moments after the Lakers cinched their 16th NBA Title beating the Celtics 83-79 last night, the area surrounding the STAPLES center became a mob scene.  Hordes ... Read More