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Sunday, December 15, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Strobe glasses improve hockey players' performance

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:11 PM PST

Professional hockey players who trained with special eyewear that only allowed them to see action intermittently showed significant improvement in practice drills, according to a study with the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. The eyewear features lenses that switch between transparent and opaque, producing stroboscopic visual conditions, much like a strobe light in your favorite dance club.

Nutrition report cards receive high marks in pilot program

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:10 PM PST

Parents receiving academic report cards throughout the school year is commonplace, but a new study shows that for healthier nutrition, parents should opt to receive a nutrition report card, too.

Cancer diagnosis more likely to limit careers for patients from rural areas

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 06:58 AM PST

Compared to their counterparts in cities, cancer patients living in rural areas tend to retire early after being diagnosed, and are less likely to go on paid disability leave while receiving treatment. These are some of the insights drawn from research in the US to determine if living in a rural or urban area influences the impact of cancer diagnosis on employment.

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