The Medical Daily – Ali Venosa
“I was 15 years old, staring down at an algebra test I had gotten back moments earlier. It was covered in red marks, telling me that I had failed to correctly utilize the quadratic formula, and that my calculator-less computational skills were not up to par. I was devastated — embarrassed that I had failed so miserably at something that was expected of me. Thankfully I made a full recovery, and the best part is that after high school, I never had to look at another complicated math problem again. Contrary to what many teachers implied, algebra and calculus are not essential to everyone’s daily life. Neither is reciting the history of the antebellum south, or memorizing a long list of amino acids. For some people, yes, but not all. All of us do, however, have a very real need for an education in health and fitness. Whether one is a brain surgeon, musician, or financial analyst, they have a body to take care of. Without knowing how to eat right and exercise, we’re putting ourselves at risk for a plethora of health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.”(more)