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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Comedian's political humor affects potential voter's attitudes about candidates

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 04:59 PM PST

Comedians publicly ridiculing a presidential candidate may cause audiences to have negative attitudes toward that individual, according to a new study.

Healthy living adds fourteen years to your life, study suggests

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 01:13 PM PST

If you have optimal heart health in middle age, you may live up to 14 years longer, free of cardiovascular disease, than your peers who have two or more cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a new study.

Kids consume more soda and calories when eating out

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 01:12 PM PST

Children and adolescents consume more calories and soda and have poorer nutrient-intake on days they eat at either fast-food or full-service restaurants, according to a new study.

We're more passive than we predict when sexually harassed, new study shows

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 12:13 PM PST

Sexual harassment is devastating in and of itself for its victims, but new research shows there can be an even more insidious and troubling consequence that goes along with it.

Low vitamin D levels linked to longevity, surprising study shows

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 10:03 AM PST

Low levels of vitamin D may be associated with longevity, according to a study involving middle-aged children of people in their 90s.

Daily doses of a new probiotic reduces 'bad' and total cholesterol

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 08:46 AM PST

A new probiotic lowered LDL "bad" cholesterol and total cholesterol in patients with high cholesterol. The probiotic reduced molecules known as cholesterol ester saturated fatty acids, which have been tied to dangerous plaque buildup in the arteries.

How presidential candidates' actions speak louder than their words

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 08:45 AM PST

Scientists have released a comprehensive computerized study of the body language of the major-party U.S. presidential candidates, using expertise of computer scientists and body language experts at both universities.

Grandfathers play a prominent role with grandchildren

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 05:16 AM PST

Europeans spend much time with their grandchildren. And past 70, the grandfather takes the lead.

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