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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Yoga reduces stress; now it's known why

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 11:45 AM PDT

Researchers have shown that practicing a form of yogic meditation for just 12 minutes daily for eight weeks led to a reduction in the biological mechanisms responsible for an increase in the immune system's inflammation response. Inflammation, if constantly activated, can contribute to a multitude of chronic health problems.

Oral drops for dog allergies pass another hurdle

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 11:44 AM PDT

Placing allergy drops under a dog's tongue can be as effective as allergy injections for controlling skin allergies.

Is there such a thing as eating too many fruits and vegetables?

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 11:44 AM PDT

It may make you scratch your head, but in fact it is possible to overeat healthy foods, according to a registered dietitian.

Social networking pays off more in the US than Germany

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:50 AM PDT

New research shows that informal social networks play an important role when it comes to finding jobs in both the United States and Germany, but those networks are significantly more important for high-paying jobs in the United States – which may contribute to economic inequality.

Olympic Games: Economists dare to forecast the medals table

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:49 AM PDT

Even before the Olympic Games really get started in London on 27 July, economists have dared to forecast the final medals table without taking into consideration the training status of the participating athletes. Based on the assessment of numerous statistical data, they forecast that China, USA, and Russia will top the score table with 102, 100, and 71 medals, respectively.

Ending the homework battle

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:47 AM PDT

A professor offers strategies to help your child develop good habits and end the nightly homework battles.

Cleaning conflict? What happens when roommates, romantic partners have different levels of tolerance for housework left undone?

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:47 AM PDT

Professors look at what happens when neat freaks and slobs are paired, either romantically or as roommates.

Professor claims that operations management theory is the key to sports success

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:41 AM PDT

The victory of Bradley Wiggins and the expertly assembled Sky cycling team in the Tour de France could be a model for success in many arenas, according to a professor who is pioneering the use of operations management theory in the field of sport.

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