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Thursday, September 19, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Why parents think your partner isn't good enough

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 06:16 PM PDT

It is common for parents to influence mate choice -- from arranged marriages to more subtle forms of persuasion -- but they often disagree with their children about what makes a suitable partner. A new study has found an evolutionary explanation for why some parents try to control who their children pair up with.

Different stories play different roles in patients' health decision-making

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 03:09 PM PDT

Health communicators have debated whether stories should be included in patient decision-aids (which are informational materials designed to help patients make educated choices about their health) because they worry stories are too biased. Now, a researcher has found that stories used in decision-aids don't necessarily bias patients' decision-making; rather, certain types of stories can help patients confidently make informed decisions that fit their individual health needs.

What's that smell? Ten basic odor categories sniffed out with math

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 03:04 PM PDT

Taste can be classified into five flavors that we sense, but how many odors can we smell? There are likely about 10 basic categories of odor.

Shifting employee bonuses from self to others increases satisfaction and productivity at work

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 03:04 PM PDT

Providing employees with a bonus to spend on charities or co-workers may increase job satisfaction and team sales.

New way to identify good fat

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 11:33 AM PDT

When it comes to fat, you want the brown type and not so much of the white variety because brown fat burns energy to keep you warm and metabolically active, while white fat stores excess energy around your waist, causing health problems. Researchers are studying brown fat with a goal of fighting obesity.

New teaching method improves math skills, closes gender gap in young students

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 10:23 AM PDT

When early elementary math teachers ask students to explain their problem-solving strategies and then tailor instruction to address specific gaps in their understanding, students learn significantly more than those taught using a more traditional approach. This was the conclusion of a yearlong study of nearly 5,000 kindergarten and first-grade students.

Moderate exercising encourages a healthier lifestyle

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 06:08 AM PDT

An interdisciplinary research study explains why moderate exercising is more motivating than hard training.

Women underrepresented, sexualized in weekend sports reporting

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 06:07 AM PDT

Sunday newspapers promote the weekend as a male domain centred around their activities and interests, according to new research.

Binge eating more likely to lead to health risks in men

Posted: 17 Sep 2013 12:37 PM PDT

Binge eating is a problem affecting both men and women, however obese men who binge are more likely than their female counterparts to have elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure, finds a new study.

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