A New Human Organ? + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: why your ZIP code could impact your chances of developing heart disease, how plastic particles are showing up in bottled water, and the recent discovery of what may be the largest human organ.
Why Dance Is Just as Important as Math in School
Ideas.Ted.com
In his argument for “educating the whole child,” Sir Ken Robinson explains why he believes dance is an essential part of a full education.
What Is the Interstitium? Scientists "Discover New Organ"
Newsweek
The interstitium–a fluid-filled protective layer below the skin–has gone undetected by scientists until recently. Now researchers say the discovery could lead to new understandings about cancer and other diseases.
Change of Heart
Proto
Could your life expectancy depend on your ZIP code? A surprising look at the relationship between geography and health.
Plastic Particles Found in Bottled Water
BBC
Another reason to ditch plastic bottles: In a test conducted on different brands from nine countries, scientists found alarming levels of free-floating plastic in the water.