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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Losing belly fat, whether from a low-carb or a low-fat diet, helps improve blood vessel function

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 08:03 PM PDT

Overweight people who shed pounds, especially belly fat, can improve the function of their blood vessels no matter whether they are on a low-carb or a low-fat diet, according to a new study.

Cool hands may be the key to increasing exercise capacity

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 04:00 PM PDT

Cooling the palms of the hands while working out could help you stick with a physical activity program, according to a small study.

Dietary patterns exist among US adults based on demographics

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 04:00 PM PDT

Scientists say they have identified five eating patterns for US adults that are strongly influenced by age, race, region, gender, income and education.

Reduced baby risk from another Cesarean

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 03:52 PM PDT

A major study has found that women who have had one prior cesarean can lower the risk of death and serious complications for their next baby -- and themselves -- by electing to have another cesarean.

Simple, low-cost yoga program can enhance coping and quality of life for the caregivers

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 11:50 AM PDT

For dementia caregivers, researchers have found that engaging in a brief, 12-minute yogic practice that included an ancient chanting meditation, can lead to improved cognitive functioning, and lower levels of depression for caregivers.

More trans fat consumption linked to greater aggression, researchers find

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 09:25 AM PDT

Researchers have shown -- by each of a range of measures, in men and women of all ages, in Caucasians and minorities -- that consumption of dietary trans fatty acids is associated with irritability and aggression.

Get me out of this slump: Visual illusions improve sports performance

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 09:17 AM PDT

With the NCAA men's college basketball tournament set to begin, college basketball fans around the United States are in the throes of March Madness. Anyone who has seen a game knows that the fans are like extra players on the court, and this is especially true during critical free throws. Fans of the opposing team will wave anything they can, from giant inflatable noodles to big heads, to make it difficult for players to focus on the basket.

Research shows 50 years of motherhood manuals set standards too high for new moms

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 09:17 AM PDT

New research into 50 years of motherhood manuals has revealed how despite their differences they have always issued advice as orders and set unattainably high standards for new moms and babies.

Red meat consumption linked to increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality

Posted: 12 Mar 2012 01:27 PM PDT

A new study has found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality.

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