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Saturday, June 23, 2012

ScienceDaily: Top Health News

ScienceDaily: Top Health News


How stress can boost immune system

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 07:35 PM PDT

Scientist have tracked the trajectories of key immune cells in response to short-term stress and traced, in great detail, how hormones triggered by such stress enhance immune readiness. The study, conducted in rats, adds weight to evidence that immune responsiveness is heightened, rather than suppressed as many believe, by the so-called "fight-or-flight" response.

Preventing or better managing diabetes may prevent cognitive decline

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:59 PM PDT

Preventing diabetes or delaying its onset has been thought to stave off cognitive decline -- a connection strongly supported by the results of a nine-year study.

Dad's brains mean more to his son's success than his money: Study

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:59 PM PDT

Sons of fathers with high incomes tend to end up with higher than average incomes themselves, but new research shows that it's not just dad's money that helps a son on his way.

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