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Sunday, January 15, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Couples' friendships make for happier marriages, relationships

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 06:10 PM PST

A new book, "Two Plus Two: Couples and Their Couple Friendships," presents findings based on more than 400 interviews in which couples share experiences over the lifespan that readers can emulate to improve their own marriages.

Office workers spend too much time at their desks

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 06:02 PM PST

In a typical working week, people spend on average 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desk and 7 hours sleeping at night. Prolonged sitting at your desk is not only bad for your physical health, but potentially your mental well-being, experts say.

Participating in marathons, half-marathons not found to increase risk of cardiac arrest

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 07:33 PM PST

A new study finds that participating in marathons and half-marathons is associated with a relatively low risk of cardiac arrest, compared to other forms of athletics. The study also identifies bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation as a key factor in patient survival.

Don’t want your eyes shouting your age? Just think about the four Rs

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:36 PM PST

Dermatology expert offers ideas for younger-looking eyes.

Why coffee drinking reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 10:39 AM PST

Why do heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a disease on the increase around the world that can lead to serious health problems? Scientists are now offering a new solution to that long-standing mystery,

People mimic each other, but only when they have the same goal, study suggests

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 10:39 AM PST

It's easy to pick up on the movements that other people make -- scratching your head, crossing your legs. But a new study finds that people only feel the urge to mimic each other when they have the same goal.

Could heading in soccer lead to brain injury? No clear link to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, so far

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 07:23 AM PST

Could heading the ball in soccer lead to degenerative brain disease, like that seen in athletes in other sports?

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