Living Well News
March 19, 2025
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Mar. 17, 2025 — Introducing a new salt levy is another proposal put forward in a comprehensive set of recommended regulations for the food ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when ...
Mar. 18, 2025 — A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one's vocabulary and ability to use ...
Mar. 18, 2025 — Humans' unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ...
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Mar. 17, 2025 — Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world's children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — A new study analyzing diet, average plasma sugar levels and cancer prevalence in some 273 vertebrate species showed surprising results. The study ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — Research finds people who learn the basics of debate are more likely to advance to leadership roles in U.S. organizations. A key reason seems to be that debate training makes employees more ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — A sedentary lifestyle such as watching TV (two or more hours daily) may be a key factor in the risk of developing heart and blood vessel diseases, ...
Mar. 14, 2025 — New research quantifies the health risks of wildland-urban interface fires, showing fire emissions in populated areas are three times more likely to lead to annual premature deaths than emissions ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Older adults who were exposed to seasonal flu viruses that circulated prior to 1968 are more likely to have some protection against H5N1, and children would benefit more from H5N1 ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — An analysis of high school soccer players suggests that incorporating a lower extremity injury prevention program results in fewer anterior cruciate ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Do you have lots of close friends -- and work hard to keep it that way? If you've answered 'yes', you are probably ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research ...
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Mar. 17, 2025 — Our ability to cooperate with others may be influenced by how our attention is captured and directed, as much as by how altruistic we are feeling, according to a new ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Many people will soon load up Easter baskets with chocolate candy for children and adults to enjoy. On its own, dark chocolate has health benefits, such as antioxidants that neutralize damaging free ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — A study highlights a new approach in addressing conductive hearing loss. A team of scientists has designed a new type of hearing aid that not only improves hearing but also offers a safe, ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Many people dream of retiring to a warmer, less expensive country. But retirees who move abroad may be at greater risk of loneliness than those who stay in their home country, according to new ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — 'Fake it till you make it' might be common advice to climb the corporate ladder, but new research shows that this attitude could also adversely affect job satisfaction and mental ...
Two-Thirds of Children Classified BMI-Overweight Had Normal Fat Estimated With Waist-to-Height Ratio
Mar. 12, 2025 — Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — Experiencing five or more severe sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases the risk of melanoma by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer by 68%. This study is among the few to examine the ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes, according to a new ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — Our brains use basic 'building blocks' of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex social interactions, finds a new ...
Mar. 12, 2025 — As a child, did it ever occur to you that your perception of color differed from that of others? It's quite common to have this thought, but it turns out that the human color experience may be ...
Mar. 11, 2025 — A world first* study of more than 215,000 students, researchers found that while standardized tests measure academic skills, different dimensions of wellbeing -- emotional wellbeing, engagement, and ...
Mar. 11, 2025 — An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a new study ...
Mar. 11, 2025 — Researchers have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells. Understanding the differences in the mutations that ...
Mar. 11, 2025 — A new study has found that targeted psychological interventions can significantly enhance long-term resistance to misinformation. Dubbed 'psychological booster shots,' these interventions ...
Mar. 11, 2025 — Parenting skills can make a big difference in fostering a newborn's language acquisition and cognition, but there may be a limit to how far parenting can go to make up the challenges to ...
Mar. 11, 2025 — Researchers have discovered signs that can be used to identify dogs with a high risk of gastrointestinal disease -- which causes more than 10% of all new visits to a veterinarian -- before they ...
Mar. 11, 2025 — Originally described in the context of particles drifting through liquid, Levy walk has been found to accurately describe a very wide range of phenomena, from cold atom dynamics to swarming bacteria. ...
Mar. 10, 2025 — Researchers found new insights on the timing of prenatal stress and its effect on infant stress reactivity and temperament -- including differences between ...
Monday, March 17, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Chocolate -- With Potential Health Benefits
- Study Highlights Noninvasive Hearing Aid
- Nature Relieves Physical Pain: Pain-Related Signals in the Brain Are Reduced
- Does Exercise Really Extend Life? Finnish Twin Study Offers New Insights
- Retiring Abroad Puts Older Adults at Risk for Loneliness
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- New Research Explores Mental Health Costs of Emotional Labor at Work
- Two-Thirds of Children Classified BMI-Overweight Had Normal Fat Estimated With Waist-to-Height Ratio
- Blind to the Burn: Misconceptions About Skin Cancer Risk in the US
- Mosquito Pain Receptors Are Less Sensitive During Extreme Heat
- How the Brain Uses 'building Blocks' To Navigate Social Interactions
- Do You See What I See?
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- More Than Marks: How Wellbeing Shapes Academic Success
- Exercise Reduced Falls in Elderly Women With Polypharmacy
- Beneficial Genetic Changes Observed in Regular Blood Donors
- New Research Reveals Psychological 'booster Shots' Can Strengthen Resistance to Misinformation Over Time
- Good Parenting Helps, but Has Limits Under Major Deprivation
- Early Signs of GI Disease Risk in Dogs
- Foraging Footballers Suggest How We Come Together to Act as One
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Study Pinpoints the Impact of Prenatal Stress Across 27 Weeks of Pregnancy
- Clothes Dryers and the Bottom Line: Switching to Air Drying Can Save Hundreds
- What's in a Label? It's Different for Boys Vs. Girls, New Study of Parents Finds
- Decoding the Neural Basis of Affective Empathy: How the Brain Feels Others' Pain
- Humans Have a Long Way to Go in Understanding a Dog's Emotions
- AI-Based Math: Individualized Support for Schoolchildren
- Limiting Screen Time Protects Children's Mental Health
- Is Red Wine a Healthier Choice Than White Wine? Uncorking the Cancer Risks
Friday, March 7, 2025
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
- Large Study of Dietary Habits Suggests More Plant Oils, Less Butter Could Lead to Better Health
- At-Home Brain Speed Tests Bridge Cognitive Data Gaps
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Memory Is Impaired in Aged Rats After 3 Days of High-Fat Eating
- Scientists Identify Genes That Make Humans and Labradors More Likely to Become Obese
- Urban Highways Cut Opportunities for Social Relationships
- High Temperatures Could Affect Brain Function in Preadolescents
- AI May Help Clinicians Personalize Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Yawn! Many People Are Bored by Spiritual Practice
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- New STI Impacts 1 in 3 Women: Landmark Study Reveals Men Are the Missing Link
- My Compliments to the Chef: Researcher Studies Robots in the Kitchen
- Findings May Advance Understanding of Infertility in Mothers
- When You Get Hurt Matters: Circadian Rhythms Affect Muscle Repair
- For Some, Childhood Adversity Can Promote Resilience to Anxiety Disorders
- The Art of Well-Being: Group Activities Shown to Ease Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults
- Why Some Are More Susceptible to Developing PTSD Symptoms Than Others
- Putting Vegetarian Options Higher Up on Hotel Menus Could Reduce Carbon Emissions
- Exercise and Healthy Eating Behavior Together Provide the Best Protection Against Cardiovascular Diseases
- How 'self-Silencing' Your Opinion May Change Behavior
- Scientists Discover Genes to Grow Bigger Tomatoes and Eggplants
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Creativity Boosts Standardized Literacy and Numeracy Test Scores: Australia
- Prenatal Maternal Stressors Linked to Higher Blood Pressure During First Year After Birth, Study Shows
- Nearly 4 of 10 Americans Report Sports-Related Mistreatment
- School Absence Patterns Could ID Children With Chronic GI Disorders, Research Suggests
Monday, March 3, 2025
- A Third of Children Worldwide Forecast to Be Obese or Overweight by 2050
- Tattoos May Be Linked to an Increased Risk of Cancer
- It's Not Just What You Say -- It's Also How You Say It
- Teaching Kids How to Become Better Citizens
- Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD
- Synthetic Microbiome Therapy Suppresses Bacterial Infection Without Antibiotics
- Novel Research Shows Brain Connections Can Predict Future Substance Use in Adolescents
- Researchers Debunk Common Belief That Women Get Better Muscles by Timing Their Workouts to Their Menstrual Cycles
- How London's Ultra Low Emission Zone Is Changing the School Run
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Kicking Yourself: Going Against One's Better Judgment Amplifies Self-Blame
- Researchers Uncover Blood Metabolites That May Influence Early Childhood Development
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Sleep Disorders, Other Diseases
- Sometimes, When Competitors Collaborate, Everybody Wins
- Violence Alters Human Genes for Generations, Researchers Discover
- Scientists Discover Key Protein in Resilience to Stress
- Associative Learning: Primary School Children Outperform All Other Age Groups
- Improving Relationships Between Dads and Daughters... It's a Walk in the Park
- Professional Artists Viewed as More Creative Than AI Programs
- Trying to Be Happy Makes Us Unhappier by Zapping Our Self-Control, Study Finds
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Immunity Against Seasonal H1N1 Flu Reduces Bird Flu Severity in Ferrets, Study Suggests
- Influencer Marketing Can Help Tourism Industry Mitigate Waste, Pollution
- Do Starchy Carbs Cause Cavities?
- Problem-Based Learning Helps Students Stay in School
- How Parenthood May Help Keep Your Brain Young
- Infant Mortality Tied to Concentration of Lead in Air
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Role of Hormone in Influencing Brain Reward Pathway and Food Preferences
- Gender Plays a Role in Long-Term Unemployed Individuals' Perception of Their Capabilities
- Morning Blue Light Therapy Improves Sleep and Daily Activity in Older Adults
- Lifestyle Choices During Pregnancy Can Impact Child's Motor Development Up to the Age of 5-6 Years
- A New Model Accurately Predicts the Movement of Elite Athletes to Catch the Ball in Parabolic Flight
- We Need a New Definition of Dyslexia, Research Says
- Hormones May Have Therapeutic Potential to Prevent Wrinkles, Hair Graying
- Clashing With Classmates: Off-Putting Traits Spark Enemy Relationships
- Researchers Unravel Menopause Timing, Shedding Light on Ovarian Aging and Fertility
- Mimicking Shark Skin to Create Clean Cutting Boards
- Siamese Fighting Fish Need More Space in Pet Shops, Study Shows
Monday, February 24, 2025
- Brewing Tea Removes Lead from Water
- Bottling a Mouse 'superpower' May Heal Lungs Damaged by Premature Birth
Friday, February 21, 2025
- What Happens When a Diet Targets Ultra-Processed Foods?
- Impacts of Workplace Bullying on Sleep Can Be 'contagious' Between Partners
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Single-Session Therapy Can Improve Mental Health Outcomes
- Child ADHD Risk Linked to Mother's Use of Acetaminophen
- Narcissists More Likely to Feel Ostracized
- Another Way Longer Paternity Leaves Help New Parents
- Small Amounts of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Are Associated With Big Reductions in Dementia Risk