Lifestyle
Are women really better at finding and remembering words than men? Large study settles score
Textbooks and popular science books claim with certainty that women are better at finding words and remembering words, but is this really a fact?
Textbooks and popular science books claim with certainty that women are better at finding words and remembering words, but is this really a fact?
Newswise — “Women are better. The female advantage is consistent across time and life span, but it is also relatively small”, says Marco Hirnstein, professor at The University of Bergen, Norway.
Hirnstein is interested in how biological, psychological, and social factors contribute to sex/gender differences in cognitive abilities and what the underlying brain mechanisms are.
Will the results finally settle pub debates on who’s better?
“So far, the focus has mostly been on abilities, in which men excel. However, in recent years the focus has shifted more towards women”, says Hirnstein.
We thought Women were better – and they are!
The origin of these sex/gender differences; nature versus nurture – and the potential consequences of these differences have been the subject of big societal debates. As in do men and women have different talents for different professions?
Textbooks and popular science books take it for granted that women are better at finding words. For example, when naming words that begin with the letter “F”, or words that belong to a certain category like animals or fruits. It has also been considered “fact” that women are better at remembering words.
Yet, the actual findings are much more inconsistent than textbooks imply: Some studies find a female advantage, some find a male advantage, some do not find any advantage.
“Most intellectual skills show no or negligible differences in average performance between men and women. However, women excel in some tasks, while men excel in others on average”.
This might sound like stating the obvious, but Hirnstein and his colleagues point out how their findings can be useful in diagnosis and in health care.
Critical relevance for the diagnosis of dementia
The results are relevant in at least two ways. First, they help to clarify whether the female advantage is real. Second, knowing about this sex/gender difference is important for interpreting the results of diagnostic assessments, in which those abilities are frequently tested.
For example, to determine whether somebody has dementia. Knowing that women are generally better in those tasks is critical to prevent that women are under-diagnosed, due to their better average, baseline performance. And for men: That they are over-diagnosed, due to their lower average baseline performance.
Currently, many but not all assessments take sex/gender into account.
The Method is Meta
Hirnstein and his colleagues conducted a so-called “meta-analysis”, where they analyzed the combined data of all PhD theses, master theses, and studies published in scientific journals they could find. This meta-analysis encompassed more than 500 measures from more than 350.000 participants.
The researchers found that women are indeed better. The advantage is small but consistent across the last 50 years and across an individual’s lifespan.
Moreover, they found that the female advantage depends on the sex/gender of the leading scientist: Female scientists report a larger female advantage, male scientists report a smaller female advantage.
Webpage Marco Hirnstein, professor, University of Bergen, Norway: Marco Andre Hirnstein | University of Bergen (uib.no)
Source: University of Bergen
(Family Features) Si tiene asma, sabe que los síntomas pueden aparecer rápidamente y luego empeorar.
Los factores que impulsan este desarrollo se llaman desencadenantes. Una parte importante del control del asma es saber cuáles son sus desencadenantes: en casa, en el trabajo, en la escuela o mientras está al aire libre.
Un proveedor de atención médica puede ayudarlo a determinar esto y luego podrá tomar medidas para evitar esos desencadenantes y respirar mejor.
En casa
Debido a que el asma generalmente se debe a alergias, los desencadenantes suelen ser alérgenos o cosas que causan reacciones alérgicas. Los alérgenos como la caspa de las mascotas, los ácaros del polvo, las plagas y el humo pueden empeorar los síntomas del asma en algunas personas y, en otras, incluso desencadenar un ataque de asma.
El Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones y la Sangre (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NHLBI) sugiere que puede resultar útil combinar algunas estrategias diferentes para ayudar a reducir la exposición a los desencadenantes.
Las personas sensibles al polvo pueden limpiar con una aspiradora con filtros de aire de partículas de alta eficiencia (high-efficiency particulate air, HEPA) y usar fundas para colchones y almohadas que eviten la exposición a los ácaros del polvo. Si es sensible a plagas como cucarachas y roedores, considere el manejo integrado de plagas, que implica eliminar y controlar plagas mediante métodos como trampas o veneno. Evitar el humo del tabaco, incluido el humo de segunda mano, puede resultar especialmente útil para algunas personas con asma.
En la escuela
El asma es una de las principales razones por las que los niños faltan a la escuela. En la escuela, los niños pueden estar expuestos a ácaros del polvo, plagas y moho, que pueden ser desencadenantes del asma en algunos niños.
Debido a que los niños pasan mucho tiempo en la escuela, puede ser útil que los maestros, el personal de enfermería escolar o los entrenadores sepan qué hacer si los síntomas de su hijo empeoran. Trabaje en equipo con un proveedor de atención médica para elaborar un plan de acción contra el asma y compártalo con los adultos de confianza de la escuela de su hijo.
En el trabajo
El lugar de trabajo puede tener cientos de desencadenantes potenciales, como productos de limpieza a base de cloro, blanqueadores, tintes para el cabello y polvo metálico. Las exposiciones repetidas en el lugar de trabajo también pueden provocar nuevos desencadenantes. Informe a su proveedor de atención médica y a su supervisor del lugar de trabajo si hay síntomas nuevos o si los existentes empeoran en el trabajo.
Al aire libre
El clima cotidiano, como el aire frío y seco, puede provocar problemas respiratorios. La contaminación del aire también puede afectar el asma. Puede ser útil evitar algunos de los peores casos de contaminación si cambia el momento y el lugar en que hace actividad física. Intente evitar hacer ejercicio cerca de caminos muy transitados o zonas industriales. Visite airnow.gov para conocer la calidad del aire de su zona y evitar actividades al aire libre cuando la contaminación es más alta.
Controlar los factores desencadenantes es solo una parte de mantener el asma bajo control. Trabaje en equipo con un proveedor de atención médica para elaborar un plan de tratamiento contra el asma que incluya tomar medicamentos según se lo indiquen y hacer un seguimiento de sus síntomas y del lugar donde se encuentra cuando ocurren. De esa manera, podrá saber qué empeora o mejora su asma.
¿Quiere aprender más sobre el asma? Visite el programa Learn More Breathe Better® del NHLBI en nhlbi.nih.gov/BreatheBetter.
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Food and Beverage
Nationwide Health Alert for E. coli Contaminated Ground Beef: What You Need to Know
“Nationwide health alert issued for E. coli-contaminated ground beef. Check FSIS website for affected products and disposal instructions.”
A recent national health alert has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regarding Greater Omaha ground beef products potentially contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This particular strain of E. coli can cause severe gastrointestinal infections in humans. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about this alert and how to stay safe.
Product Details:
The affected ground beef products were produced and packaged on March 28, 2024, with a “Use/Freeze by” date of April 22, 2024. The packaging will also have “EST.960A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. While the ground beef was distributed to various restaurants and retail locations nationwide, it is important to note that the impacted products are no longer available for sale.
Affected Products:
- 10-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF 85 FINE GRIND 10#/6 (Lot codes: 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33; Case code: 263085)
- 5-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB RIB BRISKET CHUCK CRAFT BURGER 5LB (Lot code: 26; Case code: 66500)
- 5-lb. ground beef chub: Greater Omaha 100% ALL NATURAL 5 LBS. GOURMET BLEND RIB BRISKET CHUCK
- 5-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB 81 FINE GRIND 5#/12 EXACT WEIGHT (Lot code: 26; Case code: 663581)
- 4-pack 8-oz ground beef patties: GROUND BEEF GOANG GB Patty 8OZ Homestyle Rib/Brisket/CH (Lot code: 34; Case code: 716800)
- 4-pack 8-oz ground beef patties: LOT 34 Ground Beef GB GOANG 75 PATTY PUCK 8 OZ (Lot code: 34; Case code: 728075)
- 4-pack 7-oz ground beef patties: LOT 34 GROUND BEEF GOANG Rib/Brisket/Chuck 7OZ HOMESTYLE (Lot code: 34; Case code: 716700)
- 6-oz ground beef patties: LOT 34 GROUND BEEF GOANG GB PATTY 6 OZ HOMESTYLE RIB/BRISKET/CHUCK (Lot code: 34; Case code: 716600)
- 5-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB 81 FINE GRIND 5LB EXACT WEIGHT (Lot code: 26; Case code: 63581)
- 6-pack 5.33-oz ground beef patties: Ground Beef GOHERF RIB BRISKET CHUCK 5.33oz HOMESTYLE (Lot code: 27; Case code: 616500)
- 4-pack 8-oz ground beef patties: LOT 27 Ground Beef GOHERF Homestyle GB PATTY RIB/BRISKET/CHUCK 8 OZ (Lot code: 27; Case code: 616800)
- 10-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF 73 FINE GRIND 10#/6 (Lot code: 37; Case code: 263073)
- 4-pack 8-oz ground beef patties: LOT 51 Ground Beef GB GOANG 75 PATTY PUCK 8OZ (Lot code: 51; Case code: 728075)
Recommendations:
If you have any of the above-mentioned ground beef products stored in your freezer, the FSIS advises against consuming them. Instead, it is important to either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Doing so will help prevent potential health risks.
Moreover, it is essential to note that no confirmed illness cases have been reported thus far in connection with this specific health alert. However, if you have consumed the ground beef and are experiencing any symptoms of illness, it is recommended to reach out to a healthcare provider immediately.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers is a priority, and that is precisely why this nationwide health alert has been issued concerning E. coli contamination in specific Greater Omaha ground beef products. By taking the necessary precautions and following the FSIS recommendations, we can collectively prevent any potential health risks associated with this incident.
Remember, staying informed and proactive during such situations is crucial for ensuring the health and safety of yourself and your loved ones. Keep up to date with any further developments by visiting the FSIS website or seeking information from reliable sources. Stay safe and healthy!
Check out the article on The Hill regarding the E. Coli warning. https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/4610002-nationwide-health-alert-issued-for-ground-beef-over-potential-e-coli-risk/
What is E. Coli?
-Escherichia coli is a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped coliform bacterium. – It is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. – Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some can cause food poisoning and contamination incidents. – Some strains of E. coli are beneficial to humans by producing vitamin or preventing the colonization of pathogenic bacteria. – E. coli is expelled through fecal matter and grows rapidly for three days before declining.
E. coli and other bacteria make up only a small part of the gut microbiota, but can cause disease through fecal-oral transmission. They can be used as indicators to test for fecal contamination in the environment, and some strains can survive for days outside a host.
E. coli is a bacterium that has been extensively studied for over 60 years and can be easily and inexpensively grown in a lab. It is a chemoheterotroph and requires carbon and energy. E. coli is the most widely studied prokaryotic model organism and is significant in biotechnology and microbiology. It reproduces quickly, taking as little as 20 minutes under favorable conditions. (Wikipedia)
seniors
VISTA RESIDENTIAL PARTNERS RECEIVES CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS APPROVAL FOR NEW LUXURY 221 UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — On April 4, 2024, Vista Residential Partners, a national multifamily development firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA received the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., approval for a luxury 221-unit multifamily development, to be known as Gardens Vista Apartments.
Located at the intersection of Central and Victoria Falls Boulevards, Gardens Vista will sit on 16 acres of the more than 50-acre tract of land known as Cimarron Cove. The community is in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens and lies within 0.5 miles of I-95, and less than 1.5 miles from PGA Blvd and Gardens Mall.
The Mediterranean-style complex will include 131 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom, and 18 three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities feature two pickleball courts, resort style swimming pool, more than one acre of walking trails, spacious gym, interactive game room, golf simulators, co-working space, 24/7 package concierge, vehicle charging stations, and a dog park. Designed by Niles Bolton Associates, the apartments will include stainless steel appliances, 9-foot ceilings, wood plank flooring, in-unit washer and dryers, and much more.
Vista has agreed to include 10% of its units to comply with the City’s workforce housing requirement. This aligns with Vista’s corporate commitment to provide workforce housing with attainable rents for those who want to live, work, and play in a well-planned community with modern units and top of the line amenities.
According to Vista’s CEO, Eduardo de Guardiola, the approval is the culmination of a two year effort and collaboration between Vista and its consultants, which include Urban Design Studio, Kimley Horn & Associates, Niles Bolton Architects, all of whom worked extensively and alongside the City’s Planning and Zoning Staff to create a development plan that won unanimous approval from the City’s staff and City Council, as well as its neighboring homeowner association.
About Vista Residential Partners: Vista Residential Partners was founded in 2000 by Eduardo de Guardiola, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in multifamily investments. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Vista Residential Partners has 9 regional offices nationwide with a focus on the acquisition, development, and construction of multifamily and mixed-use communities. Its development pipeline consists of over 5,500 units nationwide, having an aggregate value in excess of $1.5 Billion Dollars.
Media Contact: Natalie de Guardiola, ndg@vistarp.com
SOURCE Vista Residential Partners
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