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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Sunshine could benefit health and prolong life, study suggests

Posted: 07 May 2013 04:58 PM PDT

Exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure, cut the risk of heart attack and stroke -- and even prolong life, a study suggests.

Diet linked to daytime sleepiness and alertness in healthy adults

Posted: 07 May 2013 01:46 PM PDT

A new study suggests that your level of sleepiness or alertness during the day may be related to the type of food that you eat.

Women sell themselves short on team projects, study suggests

Posted: 07 May 2013 10:46 AM PDT

Working on a team is always a challenge, but a new study highlights a particular challenge to women: how much they credit themselves in a joint success. Women will devalue their contributions when working with men but not with other women, according to the new research. The study suggests yet another reason why women still tend to be under-represented at the highest echelons of many organizations.

Children's 'healthy' foods marketed at children are higher in fat, sugar and salt

Posted: 07 May 2013 10:44 AM PDT

Foods being marketed to children in UK supermarkets are less healthy than those marketed to the general population according to researchers who question whether more guidelines may be needed in regulating food marketed to children.

Once-a-day pill offers relief from ragweed allergy symptoms

Posted: 07 May 2013 08:55 AM PDT

A once-daily tablet containing a high dose of a key ragweed pollen protein effectively blocks the runny noses, sneezes, nasal congestion and itchy eyes experienced by ragweed allergy sufferers.

Parents who suck on their infants' pacifiers may protect their children against developing allergy

Posted: 07 May 2013 07:31 AM PDT

Allergies are very common in industrialized countries. It has been suggested that exposure to harmless bacteria during infancy may be protective against the development of allergy. However, it has been difficult to pinpoint which bacteria a baby should be exposed to, and at what time and by which route this exposure should ideally occur.

Optimal workout partner encourages less to motivate more

Posted: 07 May 2013 07:30 AM PDT

The best workout partner may be one who understands that silence is golden, according to a new study.

Live and learn: Most GenXers continue their education

Posted: 07 May 2013 03:11 AM PDT

More than one in every 10 members of Generation X are enrolled in classes to continue their formal educations, according to a new study. In addition, 48 percent of GenXers take continuing education courses, in-service training, and workshops required for professional licenses and certifications.

High home ownership can seriously damage labor market, new study suggests

Posted: 07 May 2013 03:08 AM PDT

Government policies that boost the amount of home ownership in a country are likely to inflict severe damage on the labor market, new research suggests.

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