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Saturday, July 20, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


If you're not looking for it, you probably won't see it

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 08:21 AM PDT

In a new study, researchers have found that even expert searchers, operating in their domain of expertise, are vulnerable to inattentional blindness.

Nondrinkers may have higher mortality risk than light drinkers, but reasons for abstaining make a big difference

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 05:52 AM PDT

As a class, people who don't drink at all have a higher mortality risk than light drinkers. But nondrinkers are a diverse bunch, and the reasons people have for abstaining affects their individual mortality risk, in some cases lowering it on par with the risk for light drinkers, according to a new study. Scientists calculated the mortality risk for each subgroup compared with the mortality risk for light drinkers, and they found that the risks varied markedly.

It's not just the heat, it's the ozone: Hidden heat wave dangers exposed

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 05:39 AM PDT

During heat waves – when ozone production rises as plants' ozone absorption is curtailed -- more pollution is left in the air. This resulted in the loss of an estimated 460 lives in the UK in the hot summer of 2006.

Want kids to eat healthier? Don’t tell them, show them

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 05:36 AM PDT

If given the choice between eating a salad or a burger and fries most kids would likely pick the less healthful option. But instead of telling kids to eat better researchers found the trick may be to convince them visually.

Vitamins and minerals can boost energy and enhance mood

Posted: 16 Jul 2013 08:57 AM PDT

Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being not only for healthy adults but for those prone to anxiety and depression, according to new research.

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