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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Vaccinating boys plays key role in HPV prevention

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 05:30 PM PDT

Improving vaccination rates against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in boys is key to protecting both men and women, says new research. HPV has been linked to anal, penile and certain types of throat cancers in men. Since the virus is also responsible for various cancers in women, vaccinating boys aged 11 to 21 will play a crucial role in reducing cancer rates across the sexes.

A woman's work is never done?

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 05:28 PM PDT

One of the greatest social changes across Europe in recent decades has been the increase of women in the labor market. However, changes in women's work patterns have not always been matched by changes in the division of household tasks between the sexes, reveals a new study.

Breastfed children are less likely to develop ADHD later in life, study suggests

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:27 PM PDT

Scientists have completed a study that finds a clear link between rates of breastfeeding and the likelihood of developing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, even when typical risk factors were taken into consideration.

Flex plan for physically demanding jobs: Flexibility tests are often as good as strength tests, and not as discriminatory

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:26 PM PDT

Fitness tests that focus on sheer strength may not be the most accurate way to qualify applicants for physically demanding jobs and may also increase the likelihood of a gender discrimination lawsuit from female applicants.

Sports medicine physician advises parents to not let their kids play football

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 11:14 AM PDT

A prominent sports medicine physician has some blunt advice for parents of high school athletes who want to play football this fall: Don't let them do it.

To savor the flavor, perform a short ritual first

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 04:20 AM PDT

Blowing out the candles on birthday cake isn't just for fun. New research reveals that the rituals we perform before eating can actually change our perception of the food.

Too many antioxidants? Resveratrol blocks many cardiovascular benefits of exercise

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 04:19 AM PDT

In older men, a natural antioxidant compound found in red grapes and other plants – called resveratrol – blocks many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, according to new research.

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