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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Pedestrians at serious risk when drivers are 'permitted' to turn left

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 03:26 PM PDT

A study to examine driver behavior in permitted left turns has identified what researchers call an "alarming" level of risk to pedestrians crossing the street -- about 4-9 percent of the time, drivers don't even bother to look and see if there are people in the way. The danger to pedestrians, who have a false sense of security, is far higher than had been realized.

Negative emotions in response to daily stress take a toll on long-term mental health

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:01 PM PDT

Our emotional responses to the stresses of daily life may predict our long-term mental health, according to a new study.

Stop 'bad guys with guns' by implementing good policies

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:50 AM PDT

The National Rifle Association has put forward a National Shield School Proposal which supports the placement of armed security in all schools. A new review attempts to find a balanced and unbiased view of the facts within this heated and emotional debate.

Coronary heart disease increases with body mass index, as well as with age: study

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:13 AM PDT

Coronary heart disease (CHD) increases with body mass index (BMI), as well as with age, new research finds. The research from the Million Women Study indicates that increased weight increases risk of CHD equivalent to that caused by getting older.

The hunt for the creative individual

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:11 AM PDT

Some people are more creative than others and are literally bubbling with ideas, while others rarely or never show signs of creativity. What should we look for when searching for creative people?

Have asthma? You likely have an allergy as well

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:08 AM PDT

A new study found 65 to 75 percent of asthmatic adults have an allergy.

Eating fish associated with lower risk of dying among older adults: Risk of dying from heart disease significantly lowered

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 03:15 PM PDT

Older adults with higher levels of blood omega-3 levels -- fatty acids found in fish and seafood -- may be able to lower their mortality risk by as much as 27 percent and their mortality risk from heart disease by about 35 percent, report researchers. Older adults with the highest blood levels of the fatty acids lived, on average, 2.2 years longer than those with lower levels.

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