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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Music decreases perceived pain for kids in pediatric ER

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:48 PM PDT

Medical researches have provided more evidence that music decreases children's perceived sense of pain.

Elevated blood pressure increasing among children, adolescents

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:47 PM PDT

The risk of elevated blood pressure among children and adolescents rose 27 percent during a 13-year period, according to new research. Higher body mass, larger waistlines and eating excess sodium may be the reasons for the elevated blood pressure readings, researchers said.

Spicing up food can make up for missing fat

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 10:46 AM PDT

Adding just a small amount of everyday herbs and spices to vegetables and reduced-calorie meals may make those foods more appetizing to consumers, which could ultimately help Americans cut down on dietary fat and choose more foods in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

How cranberries impact infection-causing bacteria

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 08:46 AM PDT

Researchers are shedding light on the biological mechanisms by which cranberries may impart protective properties against urinary tract and other infections.

How to keep kids engaged with educational games

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 07:56 AM PDT

If you want teams of students to stay engaged while playing educational games, you might want them to switch seats pretty often. That's one finding from a pilot study that evaluated how well middle school students were able to pay attention to game-based learning tasks.

Neural origins of hot flashes identified in menopausal women

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 07:51 AM PDT

A new study from neuroscientists provides the first novel insights into the neural origins of hot flashes in menopausal women in years. The study may inform and eventually lead to new treatments for those who experience the sudden but temporary episodes of body warmth, flushing and sweating.

Early spatial reasoning predicts later creativity and innovation, especially in STEM fields

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 04:03 AM PDT

Exceptional spatial ability at age 13 predicts creative and scholarly achievements over 30 years later, according to new results.

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