Lake Huron Facts By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 29 June 17 Lake Huron has the longest shoreline of the Great Lakes. It is the second largest by surface area and the third largest by volume of water.
Lake Superior: Facts About the Greatest Great Lake By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 28 June 17 The largest Great Lake is superior in more ways than one.
Lake Erie Facts By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 28 June 17 Lake Erie, the fourth largest Great Lake, is also famous for a battle in the War of 1812 and for the Erie Canal.
The Serengeti: Plain Facts about National Park & Animals By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 23 June 17 The Serengeti is a vast ecosystem in east-central Africa.
Medical Marijuana: Benefits, Risks & State Laws By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 7 June 17 Medical marijuana is legal in some states, but debate rages on about whether the health benefits outweigh the risks.
Lake Michigan Facts By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 25 May 17 Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake located entirely in the United States.
Denali: Facts About North America's Tallest Mountain By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 16 May 17 Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, rises more than 20,000 feet above sea level.
Cenozoic era: Facts about climate, animals & plants By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 9 June 16 The Cenozoic era began about 65 million years ago and continues into the present.
Muscular System: Facts, Functions & Diseases By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 12 March 16 The 650 muscles in the human body control movement and help to maintain posture, circulate blood and move substances throughout the body.
Digestive system: Facts, function & diseases By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 11 March 16 The human digestive system converts food into nutrients that the body needs.
Camel Milk: Nutrition Facts, Risks & Benefits By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 3 February 16 Some experts say camel's milk may help fight a number of diseases, including diabetes, cancer, shingles and autism.
Hurricane Katrina: Facts, Damage & Aftermath By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 27 August 15 Thousands died and millions were left homeless in the most destructive storm to hit the United States.
Panic Disorder: Causes & Treatment for Panic Attacks By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 3 September 14 Panic disorder is marked by sudden and repeated bouts of extreme fear that can last for several minutes or even longer. These episodes are referred to as panic attacks.
PTSD: Causes, Treatment & Symptoms By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 28 August 14 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after a person experiences a traumatic event, such military combat, a natural disaster, or a crisis such as 9/11.
How to Take Your Pulse By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 22 July 14 The pulse rate measures the rate at which blood pressure increases throughout the body. There are several places on the body where you can find your pulse.
Memory Definition & Types of Memory By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 27 February 14 Memory involves encoding, storing, retaining and subsequently recalling information and past experiences.
Episodic Memory: Definition and Examples By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 26 February 14 Episodic memory is a person’s unique memory of a specific event; it will be different from someone else’s recollection of the same experience.
Procedural Memory: Definition and Examples By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 22 February 14 As the name implies, procedural memory stores information on how to perform certain procedures, such as walking, talking and riding a bike, without having to consciously think about them.
Implicit Memory: Definition and Examples By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 13 February 14 Implicit memory uses past experiences to remember things without thinking about them, like how to ride a bike or button a shirt.
Declarative Memory: Definitions & Examples By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 6 February 14 Declarative memory, or explicit memory, consists of facts and events that can be explicitly stored and consciously recalled or "declared."
Semantic Memory: Definition & Examples By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 29 January 14 Semantic memory is the recollection of nuggets of information we have gathered from the time we are young.
Heart Rate Monitors: How They Work By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 27 December 13 Heart rate monitors provide immediate feedback on how hard you are working out so that you can make adjustments to get the greatest benefit from your exercise regimen.
Carstensz Pyramid: Oceania's Highest Mountain By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 19 November 13 Carstensz Pyramid rises 16,024 feet above the Indonesian jungle. It is the highest island peak in the world.
Mount Vinson: Antarctica's Highest Mountain By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 11 November 13 Mount Vinson is the eighth-highest mountain in the world.