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- Nanoparticles affect nutrient absorption, study suggests
- Eating wild: Foraging safely in a modern world
- Want to limit aggression? Practice self-control
- When prejudices become a disadvantage
- Aging, overweight people stay happy says new study
- Men respond more aggressively than women to stress and it's all down to a single gene
- Happiness: it's not in the jeans
| Nanoparticles affect nutrient absorption, study suggests Posted: 08 Mar 2012 02:46 PM PST Nanoparticles are everywhere. From cosmetics and clothes, to soda and snacks. But as versatile as they are, nanoparticles also have a downside, say researchers. These tiny particles, even in low doses, could have a big impact on our long-term health.  |
| Eating wild: Foraging safely in a modern world Posted: 08 Mar 2012 12:35 PM PST In an expanding "foodie" culture, people go to great lengths to get the best ingredients, seek out the most aesthetic desserts, and buy natural and organic. Less noted, though, is the movement of "foragers": people who "eat wild" on a regular basis, supplemented by naturally growing, edible plants for which they search in their local communities, whether urban or rural.  |
| Want to limit aggression? Practice self-control Posted: 08 Mar 2012 09:00 AM PST Feeling angry and annoyed with others is a daily part of life, but most people don't act on these impulses. What keeps us from punching line-cutters or murdering conniving coworkers? Self control. A new review article examines the psychological research and finds that it's possible to deplete self-control -- or to strengthen it by practice.  |
| When prejudices become a disadvantage Posted: 08 Mar 2012 08:57 AM PST Researchers have been exploring the question of whether prejudices might be rational under certain conditions. Using game theory, they created various scenarios and played them fifteen million times. The researchers have now reached a conclusion: those who are prejudiced are soon at a disadvantage, as they learn nothing new and miss many opportunities.  |
| Aging, overweight people stay happy says new study Posted: 08 Mar 2012 07:07 AM PST Growing older and being overweight are not necessarily associated with a decrease in mental well-being, according to a cross-cultural study looking at quality of life and health status in the US and the UK.  |
| Men respond more aggressively than women to stress and it's all down to a single gene Posted: 08 Mar 2012 04:10 AM PST The pulse quickens, the heart pounds and adrenalin courses through the veins, but in stressful situations is our reaction controlled by our genes, and does it differ between the sexes? Scientists believe the SRY gene, which directs male development, may promote aggression and other traditionally male behavioral traits resulting in the fight-or-flight reaction to stress.  |
| Happiness: it's not in the jeans Posted: 08 Mar 2012 03:25 AM PST You may throw on an outfit without much thought in the morning, but your choice is strongly affected by your mood. And the item of casual wear in almost everyone's wardrobe – denim jeans – is what most people wear when depressed, new research from psychologists reveals.  |
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