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• An extra hour of TV beyond recommendations diminishes toddlers' kindergarten chances
• Chocolate may help keep brain healthy
• Cognitive decline with age is normal, routine, but not inevitable
• Sudden cardiac arrest survival odds greater at fitness facilities
• Scientists use genome sequencing to demonstrate herbal remedy causes upper urinary tract cancers
• Why kids should not be allowed on trampolines
• Trust thy neighbor: During times of community change, familiar sources of information feel more trustworthy
• Diets of pregnant women contain harmful, hidden toxins
• Psychologists say 'group narcissism' linked to negative attitudes toward immigrants
• Breastfeeding may protect against persistent stuttering
• Eating a big breakfast fights obesity and disease
• Often misidentified, multiracial people value accurate perceptions
• Moms' high-fat, sugary diets may lead to heavy offspring with a taste for alcohol, sensitivity to drugs
• Combination of long hours and overwork increases depression risk

An extra hour of TV beyond recommendations diminishes toddlers' kindergarten chances Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:50 PM PDT Every hourly increase in daily television watching at 29 months of age is associated with diminished vocabulary and math skills, classroom engagement (which is largely determined by attention skills), victimization by classmates, and physical prowess at kindergarten.

Chocolate may help keep brain healthy Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:44 PM PDT Drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day may help older people keep their brains healthy and their thinking skills sharp, according to a new study.

Cognitive decline with age is normal, routine, but not inevitable Posted: 07 Aug 2013 12:53 PM PDT Research on biochemical processes is making it clear that cognitive decline with age is a natural part of life, and scientists are tracking the problem down to highly specific components of the brain. Virtually everyone loses memory-making and cognitive abilities as they age. But of considerable interest is that it may not have to be that way.

Sudden cardiac arrest survival odds greater at fitness facilities Posted: 07 Aug 2013 12:53 PM PDT People experiencing sudden cardiac arrest at exercise facilities have a higher chance of survival than at other indoor locations, likely due to early CPR and access to an automated external defibrillator. The findings underscore the importance of having AEDs in places where people exert themselves and are at greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

Scientists use genome sequencing to demonstrate herbal remedy causes upper urinary tract cancers Posted: 07 Aug 2013 12:51 PM PDT Genomic sequencing experts have partnered with pharmacologists to reveal a striking mutational signature of upper urinary tract cancers caused by aristolochic acid, a plant compound contained in herbal remedies used for thousands of years to treat a variety of ailments such as arthritis, gout and inflammation.

Why kids should not be allowed on trampolines Posted: 07 Aug 2013 10:34 AM PDT Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr.Teresa Cappello has treated more than 100 kids who have suffered broken arms, broken legs and other trampoline injuries, so she is advising parents to not let their kids use trampolines.

Trust thy neighbor: During times of community change, familiar sources of information feel more trustworthy Posted: 07 Aug 2013 06:43 AM PDT Increases in population size may lead to a breakdown in social trust. As local populations grow, local elected officials and national news media become less trusted, compared with friends and family, local churches and civic institutions. This 'trust deficit' has implications for long-term environmental and community planning.

Diets of pregnant women contain harmful, hidden toxins Posted: 07 Aug 2013 06:42 AM PDT Pregnant women regularly consume food and beverages containing toxins believed to pose potential risks to developing fetuses, suggesting that health care providers must do more to counsel their patients about the dangers of hidden toxins in the food supply.

Psychologists say 'group narcissism' linked to negative attitudes toward immigrants Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:29 AM PDT Psychologists trying to understand the polarizing debate on illegal immigration have published a new study that addresses why some Americans feel the way they do about undocumented Latino immigrants. They found that something called "group-level narcissism" -- a feeling of entitlement and superiority that goes beyond patriotism -- plays a role in fueling negative attitudes.

Breastfeeding may protect against persistent stuttering Posted: 05 Aug 2013 10:10 AM PDT A study of 47 children who began stuttering at an early age found that those who were breastfed in infancy were more likely to recover from stuttering and return to fluent speech.

Eating a big breakfast fights obesity and disease Posted: 05 Aug 2013 10:10 AM PDT Scientists have found that people who eat their largest daily meal at breakfast are far more likely to lose weight and waist line circumference than those who eat a large dinner. They also had significantly lower levels of insulin, glucose, and triglycerides throughout the day, translating into a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

Often misidentified, multiracial people value accurate perceptions Posted: 04 Aug 2013 05:11 AM PDT Multiracial people may be misidentified more often as being white than black, and may value being accurately identified more so than single-race individuals, according to new research.

Moms' high-fat, sugary diets may lead to heavy offspring with a taste for alcohol, sensitivity to drugs Posted: 04 Aug 2013 05:09 AM PDT Vulnerability to alcohol and drug abuse may begin in the womb and be linked to how much fatty and sugary foods a mother eats during pregnancy, according to findings from animal lab experiments.

Combination of long hours and overwork increases depression risk Posted: 02 Aug 2013 01:56 PM PDT Employees who work long hours with high job demands are more likely to develop depression, suggests a new study. Interventions targeting the combination of "long hours/overworked" might help to reduce the risk of depression in the workplace.

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