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And neither planet has rings. Medical care. Alcohol and substance abuse. Genes and chromosomes. Women have much larger and more reliable social networks than men. The transcript for this segment is being processed. Women may not really be from Venus any more than men are from Mars, but strong relationships and good communication seem to help explain why women live longer on Earth. And if you make changes 1 to 9 slowly, steadily, and reasonably, you will actually come to enjoy your healthful lifestyle. 8. And More…, Episode 695: Q&A 130: Does the Dark Forest Explain the Fermi Paradox? Wallace Arthur is an evolutionary biologist and emeritus professor of Zoology at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Get health information and advice from the experts at Harvard Medical School. It's the riskiest of all health habits, and since secondhand smoke is dangerous to others, it's also a form of undercover hostility. We’ve also recorded several episodes of Astronomy Cast about the planets. Understanding that real men have feelings and that strong emotions are best expressed with words, not acts, is also important. In the 1960s, when Muhammad Ali was a brash and fearless boxing sensation still known as Cassius Clay, he boarded a plane to fly to a big fight. Venus gets as close to Earth as 38 million km, and Mars … While preparing for takeoff, a flight attendant noticed that the boxer had not fastened his seat belt. In general, women are in touch with their feelings and with other women, and they have a remarkable ability to express their thoughts and emotions. In terms of size, Venus is almost a twin planet of Earth. She asked him to buckle up, but he ignored her. Jaime Cordova is a PhD candidate studying genetics and astrobiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. Is this a good reason to send more missions to Venus? But will men change their behavior? Enter search terms and tap the Search button. See no ads on this site, see our videos early, special bonus material, and much more. And More…, Episode 698: Open Space 95: Would SpaceX Have Survived without NASA? Some of these genes may be linked to diseases that contribute to the excess male mortality throughout life. Joining social circles outside the home is a great way to stay connected. If you subscribe to any of our print newsletters and have never activated your online account, please activate your account below for online access. Its diameter is 12,104 km, which is 95% the diameter of Earth. Ask any guy, and he'll tell you that men are the stronger sex. 46 Min. Build social ties and community support. And More…, Episode 694: Interview: Fred Watson, Australia's Astronomer at Large, Episode 693: Open Space 92: Why I Hate Embargoed News Stories, and More…, Episode 692: Open Space 91: Any Updates on Venus? But just as the next Mars rover—equipped with life-sensing instruments of all kinds—is barreling toward the Red Planet for a February landing, comes news from another planet. But just as the next Mars rover—equipped with life-sensing instruments of all kinds—is barreling toward the Red Planet for a February landing, comes news from another planet. Simple precautions like seat belts and bike helmets can help, but more complex measures involving education about alcohol, drugs, firearms, and safe sex are also essential. In fact, although metabolic, genetic, and hormonal factors may explain part of the health gap, particularly very early in life, social and behavioral factors play a larger role in adults. A research team writing in Nature in September say they’ve found high concentrations of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus. 9. Moreover, women who take estrogen well beyond menopause, when their natural levels plummet, experience an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. 4. Cast; Tay Ping Hui; Huang Biren; Pierre Png; Jesseca Liu; May Phua; Aileen Tan; Chen Tian Wen; Eight men and women try to find materimonial happiness despite the vastly different views that threaten ever so often to upset the fragile balance. It's a universal observation that suggests a basic difference between the health of men and women. In addition, if a woman has a disease-producing gene on one of her X chromosomes, it may be counterbalanced by a normal gene on the other X, but if a man has the same bad gene on his X chromosome, he lacks the potential protection of a matching gene. Karla Thompson – @karlaii / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEItkORQYd4Wf0TpgYI_1fw All rights reserved. They fall ill at a younger age and have more chronic illnesses than women. That much phosphine is not known to exist without help from bacteria—and researchers dating all the way back to, have suggested that the thick, acidic clouds of Venus would be.