Interesting Tid Bits of Information provided by our own Shmoozin' with Susan
Some interesting information I thought I'd share that was sent in my Prevention Magazine email........
What Causes Goose Bumps? (I found this interesting)
Goose bumps (scientific name: piloerection) pop up when you're cold or afraid. A tiny muscle at the base of each body hair contracts; together, they appear as naked bumps on the flesh. They made sense eons ago, when humans still had a natural "fur coat." Back then, fluffing your ruff would warm the body by trapping an insulating layer of air between the hairs. And standing your hair on end was intimidating to predators or enemies (picture a cat facing off with a dog). Evolution has since stripped humans of their pelts. Now goose bumps are, of course, no medical issue. If you're uncomfortable showing off your vestigial physiognomy (boy that was a big name!), dress warmly, place yourself in calm environments, and avoid horror flicks.
Some interesting information I thought I'd share that was sent in my Prevention Magazine email........
What Causes Goose Bumps? (I found this interesting)
Goose bumps (scientific name: piloerection) pop up when you're cold or afraid. A tiny muscle at the base of each body hair contracts; together, they appear as naked bumps on the flesh. They made sense eons ago, when humans still had a natural "fur coat." Back then, fluffing your ruff would warm the body by trapping an insulating layer of air between the hairs. And standing your hair on end was intimidating to predators or enemies (picture a cat facing off with a dog). Evolution has since stripped humans of their pelts. Now goose bumps are, of course, no medical issue. If you're uncomfortable showing off your vestigial physiognomy (boy that was a big name!), dress warmly, place yourself in calm environments, and avoid horror flicks.
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