Key Takeaway: African American players make up the majority of players in the NBA: According to Richard Lapchick’s data, African American players represent about 74.2 percent of NBA players, while other racial backgrounds make up the remaining 25.8 percent. Historical and social factors contribute to African American predominance in the NBA: The Civil Rights Movement … Read more
Key Takeaways: Obesity rates in the United States continue to rise: According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, the age-adjusted percentage of US adults with obesity has increased from 30.5% in 1999-2000 to 42.4% in 2017-2018. Obesity rates differ by age, sex, and race/ethnicity: NHANES data shows that obesity rates … Read more
Key Takeaway: Approximately 60% of the human body is made up of water, emphasizing the importance of water for life and the essential role it plays in our bodies. Water plays various functions in the human body, including acting as a building material for cells, regulating body temperature, transporting nutrients, removing waste, absorbing shock, … Read more
Key Takeaways: Accurately measuring body fat is important for overall health: Tracking body fat percentage can provide valuable information about an individual’s level of fitness and their risk for certain health conditions. Ideal body fat percentages vary by sex and age: The recommended range for women is 20-30% body fat and for men is … Read more
Major League Baseball (MLB), sit at the heart of all American baseball fans. But as we all know, the United States is a cultural melting pot and a mix of different ethnicities. In recent years, there are more and more people of colour joining the MLB. Let’s just jump right into the question you first … Read more
The MLB’s players, central office, coaches, team managers, general managers, and administration officials receive overall TIDES merit for employing diversity. The MLB received an A-grade in the report, which primarily examined racial hiring practices for baseball players because 38% of the league’s players are people of color. How many MLB players are there? According to … Read more
It’s estimated that around 40% to 60% of women experience some form of distress during menopause. It involves having mild and manageable symptoms for some women. But for others, they can be severe and debilitating. What is menopause? A woman enters menopause 12 months after her last menstruation. It is a natural process that all … Read more
It is estimated that about 15% of women experience no significant symptoms of menopause. This is based on research from the National Library of Medicine, which states that the majority (85%) of women do experience mild to severe symptoms. What are the 34 symptoms of menopause? There are a variety of symptoms that can come … Read more
There is no definitive answer to this question, as there is no formal study or survey that has been conducted on the sexual orientation of WNBA players. However, based on anecdotal evidence and public statements made by some players, it is estimated that 80% of players in the league are heterosexual. This estimate is based … Read more
