Living Well News
December 21, 2024
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Dec. 19, 2024 — New research finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum individuals, reflecting 'an urgent need for widespread ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Impatience, studies of more than 1,200 people found, is the emotion people feel when they face a delay that seems unfair, unreasonable, or inappropriate -- like a traffic jam outside of rush hour, or a meeting that should have ended 15 minutes ago. ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A study of more than 2,400 people with atrial fibrillation, who had an average age of 73, found that drinking more than five cups of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with better performance on ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — California's native wildflowers are being smothered by layers of dead, invasive grasses. A new study shows that simply raking these layers can boost biodiversity and reduce fire ...
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Dec. 19, 2024 — A research team examined the atomic composition of enamel samples from two human ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — The best way to deal with narcissistic people in your personal life may be the hardest advice to take, according to an expert who has studied narcissism for more than 20 years. The best course of ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn't cool people off. However, a new formula protects against both UV light and heat from the sun ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Physician researchers found 39 weeks of gestation is optimal for delivery in mothers with chronic ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A new study has demonstrated for the first time how and why music can reduce distress and agitation for people with advanced dementia. The study involved interviews with staff and music therapists on ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — A psychologist found that a baby's first sweet sounds and early attempts at forming words are directly linked to the baby's heart ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — To guard against harmful waterborne pathogens, many consumers, including managers of health-care facilities, install antimicrobial silver-containing showerheads. But researchers now report that these ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Higher calorie foods were preferred among individuals with and without obesity despite similar taste and texture, according to a new ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — If the experience of watching a FIFA World Cup soccer final is intense, spare a thought for the players, who are competing at an ever increasing intensity, according to a new ...
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Dec. 18, 2024 — A researcher has defined 'kindness' and believes this could hold the key to better communication within healthcare teams and improve care for ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Could complex beliefs like paranoia have roots in something as basic as vision? A new study finds evidence that they might. When completing a visual perception task, in which participants had to ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — The holidays are in full swing and people are shopping, wrapping and packing to visit loved ones. Along with the extra fees for checked baggage and seat upgrades, some airlines are also considering ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of the ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Digital health tools, such as patient portals, treatment apps and online appointment schedulers, are increasingly common. But not everyone is equally at home using ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — A new psychological study has shown that when people know they are under surveillance it generates an automatic response of heightened awareness of being watched, with implications for public mental ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — A new study raises the possibility that jobs that require frequent spatial processing -- such as figuring out a taxi route or the best way to navigate to a hospital -- could lead to lower rates of ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — A new article sheds light on how age-related changes may affect the way we handle finances -- and how we can stay sharp as we ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Just as a conductor coordinates different instruments in an orchestra to produce a symphony, breathing coordinates hippocampal brain waves to strengthen memory while we sleep, reports a new study. ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — When young children's behavior becomes challenging, many parents resort to threats -- from taking away toys to threatening that Santa will skip their house, a national poll ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — People who started playing video games at an early school age developed problematic gaming more quickly compared to those who started playing a few years ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — It's that time of the year when most of us get the chance to sit back and enjoy some well-deserved down time. But whether you reach for the TV controller, or a favorite book, your choice could ...
Dec. 13, 2024 — A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinicians from around the globe rapidly evaluate placentas at birth, potentially improving neonatal ...
Dec. 13, 2024 — Intermittent fasting has proven benefits for metabolic health, but a new study shows that it could slow hair growth -- at least in mice. Researchers report that mice subjected to intermittent fasting ...
Dec. 13, 2024 — A new review reveals how your DNA shapes reproductive health, fertility, and even life ...
Dec. 13, 2024 — A new study of plant-based drinks reveals a common issue: they are lacking in proteins and essential amino acids compared to cow's milk. The explanation lies in their extensive processing, ...
Dec. 12, 2024 — Household plumbing is alive with microbes; environmental engineers are working to study those ecosystems to ensure clean water flows in ...
Dec. 12, 2024 — The study, conducted in the US, found that mothers take on seven in ten (71%) of all household mental load ...
Dec. 12, 2024 — Researchers are linking human activity to increased gene transfer from soil bacteria to ...
Dec. 12, 2024 — In an effort to conserve sensitive species of fish, some sport fishing is entirely catch-and-release, meaning that the fish are returned to the water once brought ashore. However, too much fishing ...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Paranoia May Be, in Part, a Visual Problem
- Travelers Weigh in on Weight-Based Airfares for Eco-Friendly Skies
- Study Shows Drop in Use of Antiviral Medications in Young Children With Influenza
- Young English Speakers Are Most Comfortable With Digital Health
Monday, December 16, 2024
- The Psychological Implications of Big Brother's Gaze
- Study Finds Lower Rates of Death from Alzheimer's Disease Among Taxi and Ambulance Drivers
- Staying Sharp: Study Explores How Brain Changes May Affect Financial Skills
- Breathing Coordinates Brain Rhythms for Memory Consolidation During Sleep
- Naughty or Nice? Many Parents Rely on Threats to Manage Misbehavior -- From No Dessert to No Santa
- Problems Developed Faster Among Gamers Who Started Early
- Ditch TV and Read a Book: Research Delivers Best Moves to Reduce Dementia Risk
Friday, December 13, 2024
- AI Tool Analyzes Placentas at Birth for Faster Detection of Neonatal, Maternal Problems
- Intermittent Fasting Inhibits Hair Regeneration in Mice
- The Genetic Basis of Fertility, Family and Longevity
- How Chemical Reactions Deplete Nutrients in Plant-Based Drinks
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Scientists Collect 'microbial Fingerprints' Found in Household Plumbing
- Mothers Bear the Brunt of the 'mental Load,' Managing 7 in 10 Household Tasks
- How the Dirt Under Our Feet Could Affect Human Health
- Uncovering Hidden Consequences of Catch-and-Release Sport Fishing
- More Dense, Populated Neighborhoods Inspire People to Walk More
- Model Advances Rational Design of More Effective Maternal Vaccines for Newborns
- 'Us' Vs. 'them' Biases Plague AI, Too
- Why Deep Sleep Is Helpful for Memory
- Education Scholar Calls for Ecological Shift to 'school Within a School' To Give Students Autonomy Needed for Success
- Too Much Screen Time Can Reduce Sleep Quality in Preschool-Age Children, Making Behavioral Problems Worse
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Persistent Tobacco Smoking from Childhood May Cause Heart Damage by the Mid-Twenties
- You Are What You Eat...and So Are Your Grandkids? Study Links Poor Diet to Multi-Generational Health Issues
- Well-Meaning Dogs Led Astray by Rule-Defying Owners
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Soda Taxes Don't Just Affect Sales: They Help Change People's Minds
- Mothers' Language Choices Have Double the Impact in Bilingual Families
- Work Satisfaction, Pay Are Worse for Those Who Stutter, Study Finds
- When Does Waiting Stop Being Worth It?
- Flood Disasters Associated With Preterm Births and Low Birth Weights
- Aerosol Pollutants from Cooking May Last Longer in the Atmosphere
- Young Children Less Likely Than Adults to See Discrimination as Harmful, Researchers Find
- Shape-Changing Device Helps Visually Impaired People Perform Location Task as Well as Sighted People
- Empowering Older Adults With Home-Care Robots
- Increased Area Income Improves Birthweight Rates, Researchers Find
- Tourism Leads the Pack in Growing Carbon Emissions
Monday, December 9, 2024
- Short-Term Cognitive Boost from Exercise May Last for 24 Hours
- Dogs Use Two-Word Button Combos to Communicate
- What Motivates Americans to Eat Less Red Meat?
- Existing EV Batteries May Last Up to 40% Longer Than Expected
- Hazardous PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
- Judging Knots Throws People for a Loop
- Hair Growth Drug Safe at Low Doses for Breast Cancer Patients
- Giving a Gift? Better Late Than Never, Study Finds
- Loneliness and Isolation: Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, but Still High, for Older Adults
- Readers Trust News Less When AI Is Involved, Even When They Don't Understand to What Extent
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Why People Remember Certain Things and Not Others
- Getting a Grip on Health Norms: Handgrip Strength
- How Neighborhood Enhances Cooperation
- Antipsychotic Medications Don't Always Work the Way They're Supposed to
- Eating Dark Chocolate Linked With Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
- Emoji Use May Depend on Emotional Intelligence and Attachment Style
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Mothers Massively Change Their Intestines During Pregnancy and Nursing
- Potential Epigenetic Biomarker Found for Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
- Food Allergy Anxiety at 30,000 Feet
- Unlocking the Science of Sleep: How Rest Enhances Language Learning
- New Research Measures Vibrations That Make City Bus Rides Uncomfortable
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Study Explores Risks of Chemical Exposure from Household Products
- Study Exposes Link Between Genetic Risk of Depression and Heart Disease in Women
- How Did Humans and Dogs Become Friends? Connections in the Americas Began 12,000 Years Ago
- Perceptions of Parent Cannabis Use Shape Teen Attitudes
- Owning a Home in the US Linked to Longer Life
- We Might Feel Love in Our Fingertips But Did the Ancient Mesopotamians?
- Lasting Effects of Common Herbicide on Brain Health
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Tiny, Daily Bursts of Vigorous Incidental Physical Activity Could Almost Halve Cardiovascular Risk in Middle-Aged Women
- An Inflatable Gastric Balloon Could Help People Lose Weight
- Home and Neighborhood Environments Impact Sedentary Behavior in Teens Globally
- Backyard Chickens Are Here to Stay
Monday, December 2, 2024
- Pregnancy Enhances Natural Immunity to Block Severe Flu
- Hidden Fat Predicts Alzheimer's 20 Years Ahead of Symptoms
- Cosmetic Dermatology in the Digital Age
- Higher Ratio of Plant Protein to Animal Protein May Improve Heart Health
- All People Are Unique -- Also in the Gut
- Deadly Diets Driving Digestive Diseases
Friday, November 29, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Different Menopausal Hormone Treatments Pose Different Risks
- Sound of Traffic Increases Stress and Anxiety, Study Finds
- New Discovery Could Offer Significant Answers on Alzheimer's Disease
- Scientists Discover Shared Genetic Foundations Between Musical Rhythm and Human Language
- Cervical Cancer Deaths in Young Women Plummet After Introduction of HPV Vaccine
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- Simple Secret to Living a Longer Life
- Drinking Plenty of Water May Actually Be Good for You
- How Long Ring Fingers Can Point to a Love of Alcohol
- Air Fryers Confirmed as Least Polluting Cooking Method
Monday, November 25, 2024
- 'Biodiversity Is Not a Luxury': Connection Between Wealth and Ecosystem Health
- Language Used by Mothers Affects Oxytocin Levels of Infants
- Dopamine and Serotonin Work in Opposition to Shape Learning
- Social Networked Friendship Quality Can Be Means of Combating Loneliness
- Women Who Suffer Pregnancy Complications Have Fewer Children
- Beyond Screen Time: Complex Factors Shaping Child Development
Friday, November 22, 2024
- Overthinking What You Said? It's Your 'lizard Brain' Talking to Newer, Advanced Parts of Your Brain
- Need a Landing Pad for Helicopter Parenting? Frame Tasks as Learning
- Animal Characters Can Boost Young Children's Psychological Development
- Standing at Work Can Be Detrimental to Blood Pressure
- Probiotic May Counteract Fire-Retardant Chemical Damage