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Friday, August 3, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Speaking multiple languages can influence children's emotional development

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:40 PM PDT

On "I Love Lucy," Ricky Ricardo was known for switching into rapid-fire Spanish whenever he was upset, even though Lucy had no idea what he was saying. These scenes were comedy gold, but they also provided a relatable portrayal of code-switching, or switching back and forth between languages. Code-switching is common in multilingual homes and happens often in emotional situations. In a new article, psychological scientists examine how code-switching might influence children's emotional development.

Modest weight loss can have lasting health benefits, research shows

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:37 PM PDT

Overweight and obese individuals can achieve a decade's worth of important health benefits by losing just 20 pounds, even if they regain the weight later that decade, according to new research. With a focus on psychology's role in overcoming the national obesity epidemic, the session also examined research that indicates foods high in sugar and fat could have addictive properties.

Sometimes expressing anger can help a relationship in the long-term

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 10:36 AM PDT

It is not always best to forgive and forget in marriage, according to new research. Sometimes expressing anger might be necessary to resolve a problem – with the short-term discomfort of an angry but honest conversation benefiting the health of the relationship in the long-term. The research is part of an effort to better understand the contexts in which some relationships succeed and others fail, and also to understand how close relationships affect our health.

It's in our genes: Why women outlive men

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 09:25 AM PDT

Scientists are beginning to understand one of life's enduring mysteries - why women live, on average, longer than men.

Note to waitresses: Wearing red can be profitable

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 08:14 AM PDT

In many restaurants throughout the world, wait staff's income depends largely on the tips received from customers. According to a new study, male restaurant customers give higher tips to waitresses wearing red.

Early relationships, not brainpower, key to adult happiness

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 06:22 AM PDT

Social connection is a more important route to adult well-being than academic ability.

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