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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Marijuana smoke not as damaging to lungs as cigarette smoke, study suggests

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 01:34 PM PST

Using marijuana carries legal risks, but the consequences of occasionally lighting up do not include long-term loss of lung function, according to a new study. In the study in which participants had repeated measurements of lung function over 20 years, occasional and low cumulative marijuana use was not associated with adverse effects on pulmonary function.

Who's wealthy? Beyond net worth, asset and debt levels change our perceptions

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 11:04 AM PST

Will borrowing money to buy a new car make you feel richer? It depends on your net worth, says a new study. "People's perceptions of wealth vary not only as a function of their net worth, but also of the amount of assets and debt they have," says a psychology graduate student.

Diabetes study shines spotlight on lifestyle interventions

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 11:02 AM PST

A new study assesses real-world lifestyle interventions to help delay or prevent the costly chronic disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans.

An apple a day isn't enough: Many people not eating enough fruits and vegetables

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 11:02 AM PST

Adults from 30 to 60 years old, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, aren't consuming the daily recommended levels of fruits and vegetables.

'Tiger mothers' should tame parenting approach, expert says

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 08:45 AM PST

A new study is refuting the "tiger mother" approach to parenting that pushes children to excel at all costs.

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