Category: fear

Gritty rats and immune systems

June 22, 2006 | No comments yet

Two studies claim rats and mice living in sewers and filthy environments are healthier and have stronger immune systems than their cousins who live in squeaky clean labs. Researchers see a lesson for humans. People can overdo concerns about hygiene.

Don’t fight. Unite!

May 26, 2006 | 1 comment

Do you wish there was less fighting in the world? Not just at the international level, but at home, in a marriage, in the workplace, or in your community? The world could use more peace these days. Some people believe

No need for oil?

May 15, 2006 | 1 comment

Can you imagine an economy not dependent upon oil? Citizens in Sweden can. Sweden has resolved to go oil-free within the next 15 years, Yes! magazine reports. Plans call for renewables—including biofuels, wind, and wave power—to replace fossil fuels by

Trying to lose weight?

May 5, 2006 | 11 comments

Are your eating habits out of control? Do you need to lose weight? One fear dieters often confront when trying to get a lust for food under control is the argument of “If I don’t eat, I’ll get hungry.” Gluttons

Always a winner

April 25, 2006 | No comments yet

Are there any losers in heaven? I played in a USTA team tennis tournament this weekend with nine other guys on my team. We did well in our first team match, but lost the second. It was a tough loss