I saw this once...

Imagine that the next time you go in for a physical, you’re told there’s a new tool that can estimate your risk for many of the major health problems that affect Americans: heart disease, diabetes, depression, addiction, just to name a few.

It’s not a crystal ball, but might hint at your vulnerability to disease and mental illness — long before you start smoking or drinking, gain a lot of weight, develop high blood pressure or actually get sick.

Proponents of the "adverse childhood experiences" (ACE) test, a set of 10 questions, believe that the test is this tool. But your ACE score is not used in routine physical exams, and some doctors believe that one reason is personal discomfort on the part of physicians. 

10 Questions Some Doctors Are Afraid To Ask

Earth A New Wild: Water

"Both humans and wildlife depend on water for survival. This episode explores how a misuse of water can lead to unparalleled destruction; however, sharing our water with wildlife does not only benefit the wild, it may also be a crucial step in our own survival.

In Africa, big wildlife including elephants only survive because of the wells that humans dig to bring water to the surface in a parched land. And the Samburu who dig the wells need the wildlife—especially the elephants—to help keep their pastures open for grazing. As an added delight, the Samburu warriors sing to their cattle, and the cows recognize their owner’s song, and only drink at his well.”