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Saturday, May 4, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Gray hair and vitiligo reversed at the root

Posted: 03 May 2013 10:29 AM PDT

It's true -- the cure for gray hair is coming. New research shows that people going gray develop oxidative stress via accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in the hair follicle, causing our hair to bleach itself from the inside out. Now, this can be remedied with a proprietary treatment described as a topical, UVB-activated compound called PC-KUS (a modified pseudocatalase). What's more, the same treatment works for the skin condition, vitiligo.

Self-affirmation improves problem-solving under stress

Posted: 03 May 2013 10:29 AM PDT

New research provides the first evidence that self-affirmation can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance. Understanding that self-affirmation -- the process of identifying and focusing on one's most important values -- boosts stressed individuals' problem-solving abilities will help guide future research and the development of educational interventions.

Heart-healthy diet helps men lower bad cholesterol, regardless of weight loss

Posted: 01 May 2013 04:31 PM PDT

A heart-healthy diet helped men at high risk for heart disease reduce their bad cholesterol, regardless of whether they lost weight, in a new study.

Gamers recognize college football players in video games

Posted: 01 May 2013 04:29 PM PDT

Paying college athletes is a contentious issue and the subject of a lawsuit challenging the use of their likenesses in video games. A new study found that many video gamers recognize athletes in the video games.

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