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• Educated consumers more likely to use potentially unreliable online healthcare information
• Lifetime of fitness: Fountain of youth for bone, joint health?
• Parents, listen next time your baby babbles
• New smartphone app can detect newborn jaundice in minutes
• How to prevent organic food fraud
• Student debt growing, number of university financial education programs still deficient
• Shy people use Facebook longer but disclose less, research reveals
• Gifts that generate gratitude keep customers loyal
• Fighting prostate cancer with tomato-rich diet
• Soda tax for adolescents, exercise for children best strategies for reducing obesity
• Gamblers are greedy bird-brains, new research finds
• Does food advertising make us eat more?
• Eat your fruits, vegetables for skin with sun-kissed glow
• New estrogen-based compound suppresses binge-like eating behavior in female mice
• Young children's sipping/tasting of alcohol reflects parental modeling
• Ninety-four years ago, women won the right to vote; Newly discovered letters will help show how
• Study finds less domestic violence among married couples who smoke pot
• How parents can help their children succeed, stay in school
• How do former churchgoers build a new moral identity?
• Are consumers more likely to purchase unintentionally green products?
• Fact or fiction: Which do moviegoers prefer?
• Getting things done: How does changing the way you think about deadlines help you reach your goals?
• Outsourcing parenthood? It takes a village AND the marketplace to raise a child
• No purchase required to win? Devoted customers not so sure
• Link between prenatal antidepressant exposure, autism risk called into question
• Fibre-based satiety ingredient shown to make you eat less
• Education, dog-friendly neighborhoods could tackle obesity
• Risk of young people driving drunk increases if their parents drink
• Ever growing number of women with gestational diabetes suggests future will be filled with children with early diabetes
• Parents of anxious children can avoid the 'protection trap'

Educated consumers more likely to use potentially unreliable online healthcare information Posted: 27 Aug 2014 09:26 AM PDT Consumers are increasingly turning to forums, video-sharing sites, and peer support groups to gather anecdotal health-care information and advice, which may distract them from more reliable and trustworthy sources. New research studies the characteristics of consumers who use the Internet to collect health-care information.

Lifetime of fitness: Fountain of youth for bone, joint health? Posted: 27 Aug 2014 09:26 AM PDT Being physically active may significantly improve musculoskeletal and overall health, and minimize or delay the effects of aging. "An increasing amount of evidence demonstrates that we can modulate age-related decline in the musculoskeletal system," said the lead study author.. "A lot of the deterioration we see with aging can be attributed to a more sedentary lifestyle instead of aging itself."

Parents, listen next time your baby babbles Posted: 27 Aug 2014 09:26 AM PDT Parents who try to understand their baby's babbling let their infants know they can communicate, which leads to children forming complex sounds and using language more quickly. The study's results showed infants whose mothers attended more closely to their babbling vocalized more complex sounds and develop language skills sooner.

New smartphone app can detect newborn jaundice in minutes Posted: 27 Aug 2014 09:25 AM PDT Engineers and physicians have developed a smartphone application that checks for jaundice in newborns and can deliver results to parents and pediatricians within minutes. Skin that turns yellow can be a sure sign that a newborn is jaundiced and isn't adequately eliminating the chemical bilirubin. But that discoloration is sometimes hard to see, and severe jaundice left untreated can harm a baby.

How to prevent organic food fraud Posted: 27 Aug 2014 08:19 AM PDT A growing number of consumers are willing to pay a premium for fruits, vegetables and other foods labelled 'organic,' but whether they're getting what the label claims is another matter. Now scientists studying conventional and organic tomatoes are devising a new way to make sure farms are labeling their produce appropriately.

Student debt growing, number of university financial education programs still deficient Posted: 27 Aug 2014 08:18 AM PDT A financial planner finds most universities are lacking a financial education program, and outlines in a new article the different types of successful programs and how to get started.

Shy people use Facebook longer but disclose less, research reveals Posted: 27 Aug 2014 08:18 AM PDT It's not the person posting 10,000 pictures a week of their cat who's the big-time Facebook user. Instead, it's the quiet ones who are logging in longer, says research.

Gifts that generate gratitude keep customers loyal Posted: 27 Aug 2014 07:14 AM PDT They promise us discounts, upgrades and freebies in exchange for our allegiance -- so why are shoppers failing to stay faithful to customer loyalty programs? Despite major retailers investing tens of millions of dollars a year into loyalty programs, they are a dying breed, with customers struggling to see the benefits of signing up, according to research.

Fighting prostate cancer with tomato-rich diet Posted: 27 Aug 2014 07:02 AM PDT Men who eat over 10 portions a week of tomatoes have an 18 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer, new research suggests. With 35,000 new cases every year in the UK, and around 10,000 deaths, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. Rates are higher in developed countries, which some experts believe is linked to a Westernised diet and lifestyle.

Soda tax for adolescents, exercise for children best strategies for reducing obesity Posted: 27 Aug 2014 06:58 AM PDT Childhood obesity in the United States remains high. A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages such as sodas, energy drinks, sweet teas, and sports drinks would reduce obesity in adolescents more than other policies, such as exercise or an advertising ban, and would also generate significant revenue for additional obesity prevention activities, say researchers.

Gamblers are greedy bird-brains, new research finds Posted: 27 Aug 2014 06:21 AM PDT Gamblers show the same tendencies as pigeons when they make risky decisions, new research has shown. Researchers conducted tests that found that both human gamblers and pigeons were 35% more likely to gamble for high-value than low-value rewards.

Does food advertising make us eat more? Posted: 27 Aug 2014 06:20 AM PDT On a daily basis we are surrounded with images of appetizing and often unhealthy food on TV adverts, billboards, in magazines and everywhere we go. With obesity on the rise, a new article raises questions about constant exposure to food cues and its effect on eating habits. Does it encourage over-indulgence? Are overweight people more vulnerable? The research examines our cognitive processes, our motivators to eat, and the practical implications for the management of dysfunctional eating behaviors.

Eat your fruits, vegetables for skin with sun-kissed glow Posted: 27 Aug 2014 06:19 AM PDT Forget sun beds, sunbathing and fake tanning lotions. The secret to a healthy glow lies in eating your five-a-day servings of fruit and vegetables, reveals new breakthrough research. This research is the first to show strong evidence for the importance of skin coloration in attractiveness judgements.

New estrogen-based compound suppresses binge-like eating behavior in female mice Posted: 26 Aug 2014 05:55 PM PDT The hormone estrogen can specifically trigger brain serotonin neurons to inhibit binge eating in female mice, researchers report. They add that this result is consistent with data in humans. "We can speculate that in women who develop binge eating who also happen to have irregular menstrual cycles, it is probably because their estrogen function is somehow damaged, which is what leads to the development of binge eating," said the study's lead author.

Young children's sipping/tasting of alcohol reflects parental modeling Posted: 26 Aug 2014 05:55 PM PDT A new study examines antecedent predictors of childhood initiation of sipping or tasting alcohol. Findings indicate that initiation of sipping/tasting was less related to psychosocial proneness for problem behavior and more related to perceived parental approval for child sipping.

Ninety-four years ago, women won the right to vote; Newly discovered letters will help show how Posted: 26 Aug 2014 11:12 AM PDT On Aug. 26, 1920, with the formal adoption of the 19th Amendment, women won the right to vote. Now, a newly discovered collection of Susan B. Anthony letters will help show how.

Study finds less domestic violence among married couples who smoke pot Posted: 26 Aug 2014 11:11 AM PDT New research findings from a study of 634 couples found that the more often they smoked marijuana, the less likely they were to engage in domestic violence. "These findings suggest that marijuana use is predictive of lower levels of aggression towards one's partner in the following year," authors say.

How parents can help their children succeed, stay in school Posted: 26 Aug 2014 11:11 AM PDT Students are back in school and now is the time for parents to develop routines to help their children succeed academically. A university professor says parental involvement, more than income or social status, is a predictor of student achievement.

How do former churchgoers build a new moral identity? Posted: 26 Aug 2014 09:11 AM PDT As their moral perspectives change, disillusioned churchgoers find it increasingly difficult to remain associated with their church, yet many also find it difficult to leave. According to a new study, former churchgoers experience deep identity crises as their most important relationships and beliefs are put at risk.

Are consumers more likely to purchase unintentionally green products? Posted: 26 Aug 2014 09:11 AM PDT A Fortune 500 company is redesigning a popular product using materials that are friendlier to the environment. How will consumers respond to the newly redesigned, 'greener' product? According to a new study, consumers are more likely to purchase a product if they think helping the environment is not the intended purpose of a product improvement.

Fact or fiction: Which do moviegoers prefer? Posted: 26 Aug 2014 09:10 AM PDT Do you feel sadder watching a documentary about war or a drama about a young person dying of cancer? According to a new study, consumers mistakenly believe they will have stronger emotional reactions when stories are based on true events rather than fiction.

Getting things done: How does changing the way you think about deadlines help you reach your goals? Posted: 26 Aug 2014 09:10 AM PDT From doing yard work to finishing up the last few classes required for a college degree, consumers struggle to get things done. According to a new study, the way consumers think about deadlines can determine whether or not they start tasks and accomplish their goals.

Outsourcing parenthood? It takes a village AND the marketplace to raise a child Posted: 26 Aug 2014 08:29 AM PDT Ask any parent raising kids in today's fast-paced society and chances are they would agree that there are only so many hours in the day. Recognizing a need for help, many businesses now offer traditional caregiving services ranging from planning birthday parties to teaching children how to ride a bike. According to a new study, by outsourcing traditional parental duties, modern-day parents feel they are ultimately protecting parenthood.

No purchase required to win? Devoted customers not so sure Posted: 26 Aug 2014 08:26 AM PDT Loyal customers of a company feel that they are more likely and more deserving than others to win perks from the business – even those that are randomly given out. The results should remind corporate managers that devoted customers have high expectations of special treatment, even in contexts where they shouldn't, one author said.

Link between prenatal antidepressant exposure, autism risk called into question Posted: 26 Aug 2014 07:08 AM PDT Previous studies that have suggested an increased risk of autism among children of women who took antidepressants during pregnancy may actually reflect the known increased risk associated with severe maternal depression. Now researchers have called that into question with further studies -- and complex answers.

Fibre-based satiety ingredient shown to make you eat less Posted: 26 Aug 2014 07:08 AM PDT The effectiveness of a fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food has been demonstrated by a team of scientists. "What is notable is this product, given with breakfast, produced effects on appetite, which were apparent across the day. This is important when consumers are seeking help controlling they hunger across the day," one researcher remarked.

Education, dog-friendly neighborhoods could tackle obesity Posted: 26 Aug 2014 07:08 AM PDT Investing in dog owner education and facilities as a strategy to target physical inactivity and problems such as obesity in both people and their pets. It is estimated that 40% of dog owners don't take their dogs for a walk. In the UK, almost a quarter of households own a dog, but less than half of adults meet the recommended level of 150 minutes a week of physical activity.

Risk of young people driving drunk increases if their parents drink Posted: 26 Aug 2014 07:07 AM PDT If parents consume alcohol, it is more likely that their children will drive under its influence. This is one of the conclusions of a new study analyzing the data of more than 30,000 students and their relationship with drinking and driving.

Ever growing number of women with gestational diabetes suggests future will be filled with children with early diabetes Posted: 25 Aug 2014 03:57 PM PDT Children exposed to gestational diabetes in the wombs of their mothers are themselves around six times more likely to develop diabetes or prediabetes than children not exposed, research shows. With the increase in gestational diabetes (GDM), there is a growing need to understand the effects of glucose exposure on the newborn in the womb, at birth and later in life.

Parents of anxious children can avoid the 'protection trap' Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:03 AM PDT Parents whose children suffer from anxiety often fall into the 'protection trap' that may influence their child's behavior. A new study examined behaviors that may enable anxiety through reinforcement, punishment and modeling.

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