JUST+THE+FACTS

Hi All Phys. Eddies,

Below are some amazing facts about all things related to Health & Fitness. This page will be updated frequently (mainly by Ajantha whose idea this was). If you would like to make a discussion post- a ** question or comment **, (and we fully encourage you to do so), ** please click on the discussion tab on this page ** (above to the right, beside the Edit tab). You must be a member to contribute! If you would like to ** add your own fact **, ** click Edit and then fire away ** (don't forget to Save). Remember ALL facts must be **referenced** (where did you get it?) and **appropriate**.


 * __FACT #1 (Nov, 26, 2012__): **

Did you know that male models are paid significantly less than female models? Women in the modelling industry get paid up to **four times** more than males in the modelling industry? People argue that this is because the demand for clothes in the fashion industry is much higher for females than it is for males. Therefore, the fashion industry will accept nothing but the best, most 'prefect' model that they can find. Therefore, because of the 'higher quality' of the model, they pay female models much more than male models. REFERENCE: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/01/25/male-models-earn-less-than-female-models-wheres-the-outrage/ -Ajantha Nades, 8-2

__** FACT #2 (Nov, 28, 2012): **__

Did you know that 14% of young people say that they have not recently participated in physical activity. Inactivity is more common among females (14%) than males (7%). Great amounts of physical activity are very good for you, up to a point. Too much amounts of physical activity can lead to injuries, menstrual abnormalities, and bone weakening. REFERENCE: [] - Olivia, 7-4

__** FACT #3 (Nov, 30, 2012) **__

Did you know, that your favorite fruit flavored snacks (Jujubes, Gummy Bears, Gummy Worms ect...) are made of the same wax found in car wax? Carnauba wax, a key ingredient that is found in car wax that provides a sparking, shiny, car, is also found in Gummy Bears, and other fruit flavored snacks. It comes from the leaves of a Caranauba palm tree. Caranauba wax is also found in floor polish, and cosmetics. It is also found in other foods chewing gum, candies, gravies, and sauces. It also coats pharmaceutical tablets to aid in swallowing. REFERENCE: http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eat-well/healthy-eating/10-freaky-facts-about-food?slide=4 -Ajantha Nades, 8-2

__** FACT #4 (Nov, 30, 2012) **__

Did you know, that it is ACTUALLY possible for you to survive after the removal of the stomach, the spleen, 75% of the liver, one kidney, one lung, 80% of the intestines, and almost every organ from the pelvic and groin area? Also, when you take ONE step, you can be using up to 200 muscles! Since there are between 650 and 850 muscles in your body, that is about 25%-33% of your muscles. REFRENCE: __http://www.funfactz.com/health-facts/__ (I figured out the percentages) -Olivia, 7-4

__** FACT #5 (Dec 1, 2012) **__

Did you know that the average length of your dreams is 2-3 seconds? That explains why some people can't remember their dreams in the morning! REFERENCE: __http://www.wellspringdaily.com/2008/02/100-weird-facts-about-the-human-body/__ ~Grace, 7-4

__** FACT #6 (Dec 1, 2012) **__

Did you know that the brain it's self can not feel pain? The tissues mucsles around it can, but not the brain itself! REFERENCE: __http://www.wellspringdaily.com/2008/02/100-weird-facts-about-the-human-body/__ ~Grace, 7-4

__** FACT #7 (Dec 1, 2012) **__

Did you know that the average person looses 60-100 strands of hair a day? REFERENCE: __h____ttp://www.wellspringdaily.com/2008/02/100-weird-facts-about-the-human-body/__ ~Grace, 7-4

__** FACT #8 (Dec 1, 2012) **__

In the course of a lifetime, the resting heart will have pumped enough blood to fill 13 supertankers. REFERENCE: http://lower.usm.k12.wi.us/special/phy_ed/3rd%20Grade%20Page/fun_fitness_facts.htm ~Alexandra, 7-2

**__FACT #9 (Dec 3, 2012)__** Did you know music can improve your exercising performance by as much as 15%? Just listen to music when you exercise! In one study, treadmill walkers moving in time with music felt 15% more energetic (and less eager to get off the machine) than other treadmill walkers who didn't listen to music. According to some sports physcologists, "Music listening can be an effective dissociation strategy, reducing perceptions of effort and fatigue by up to 12 percent. In some ways, dancing is the best exercise—it's really aerobic." REFERENCE: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/08/19/exercise-tips-15-unusual-ways-to-improve-your-workout.html - Olivia, 7-4

Did you know Approximately 3% of women will be affected by an eating disorder during their lifetime. Approximately 0.5% to 4% of women will develop anorexia nervosa during their lifetime, and about 1 to 4% will develop bulimia. [] -Danielle 8-2
 * __FACT #10 (Dec 5, 2012)__ **


 * __FACT #11 (Dec 6, 2012)__ **

Anorexia nervosa can affect people in all age groups, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. It is much more common in females than males. It usually starts in adolescence, but those most seriously ill from it are often in the 20- 45 year age group. Anorexia nervosa tends to run in families, which suggest that there may be a genetic component. Of all people with anorexia, one in ten are males.

REFERENCE: []

-Ajantha, 8-2

__** FACT #12 (Jan 2, 2013) **__ Did you know that your tongue has its own print? Very much like a finger print, every person has their own unique tongue print. REFERENCE: [] - Olivia Tom, 7-4

__** FACT #13 (Jan 2, 2013) **__ Did you know that the air from a human sneeze can travel in speeds of 100 mph (about 160 kph) or more?

REFERENCE: [] - Olivia Tom, 7-4

__** FACT #14 (Jan 14, 2013) **__

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Sunburns damage skin cells extensively. How bad is it? Researchers have started that an average person can repair sunburn damage in 4 to 6 months! So use sun block! It really does protect the skin from the suns powerful UV rays. ======

REFERENCE : http://www.healthy-active-living.com/ten-quick-health-facts/

-Ajantha Nades, 8-2

__** Fact # 15 (Jan 20, 2013) **__ Do you know how people get STD's (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) ? Well, here are some causes of STD'S:

-A person can get some STDs, like herpes or genital warts, through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area or sore. -Having sex at a young age -Lot's of sexual partners -Unprotected sex (with getting a check up to see if you/ your partner has STD's)

REFERENCE: http://teenshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#
-Helen Okorie, 8-1

__** Fact #16 (Jan 20, 2013) **__ Did you know that condoms don't prevent STD's? They only prevent pregnancy. Well, it can reduce your chances of getting STD's, but there is no guarantee that you won't get them.

REFERENCE:http://teenshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#

-Helen Okorie, 8-1

__** Fact #17 (Jan 27, 2013) **__

Your pet isn't the only one in the house with a shedding problem. Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour. That works out to about 1.5 pounds each year, so the average person will lose around 105 pounds of skin by age 70.

REFERENCE: http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/parts/16-unusual-facts-about-the-human-body2.htm

-Ajantha Nades, 8-2

__** Fact #18 (Jan 31, 2013) **__

Did you know, that about half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14?

REFERENCE: http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/mental_health/mental_health_facts/en/index.html

-Ajantha Nades, 8-2


 * __ Fact #19 (Feb 19, 2013) __**

When you take a step, you are using up to 200 muscles.

REFERENCE: http://www.funfactz.com/health-facts/

-Ajantha Nades, 8-2


 * __ Fact #20(Feb 22, 2013) __**

On average, young people have sex for the first time at about age 17, but they do not marry until their mid-20s. This means that young adults may be at increased risk for unintended pregnancy and STIs for nearly a decade or longer.

REFERENCE: []

-Mr. Mann

__** Fact #21 (Feb 22, 2013) **__

Did you know that 1 in 4 teen girls in the US have STI?

REFERENCE: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2008/03/11/stds-cdc.html

- Helen Okorie 8-1

__** Fact #22 (Feb 23, 2013) **__

Have you ever heard of the phrase, 'broken heart,' and thought to yourself, a heart can't break? Well, think again, its completely possible to die from a broken heart. The medical term is Stress Cardiomyopathy.

Reference: http://www.funfactz.com/health-facts/

- Ajantha Nades, 8-2

__** Fact #23 (March 16, 2013) **__

Every cigarette smoked cuts at least five minutes of life on average, which is roughly the time it takes to smoke one cigarette. Don't smoke!

Reference: http://www.rceno.com/RCENO/news/health-science-news/51-fun-amazing-health-facts/

-Ajantha Nades, 8-2

__** Fact #24 (March 20, 2013) **__

Did you know that your nose can remember over 50,000 scents? Many of the scents are strongly connected with memories in the brain.

REFERENCE: http://icantseeyou.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/100-very-cool-f.html

-Olivia Tom, 7-4

__ **Fact #25 (March 26, 2013)** __

Did you know that poor eyesight is associated with higher IQ

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-Anna K, 7-3

__ **Fact #26 (May 5, 2013)** __ Did you know that if you eat too much, your sense of hearing is less sharp? Think about that when you eat a lot!

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__ **Fact #27 (May 5, 2013)** __ Did you know that the surface area of a human lung is equal to that of a tennis court? This large surface area makes it possible for bronchi, alveoli and more to oxygenate the blood and all your body!

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