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Designer Potatoes on the Menu to Boost Consumption
July 25, 2014 — A decline in overall potato consumption has breeders working on “designer” spuds that meet the time constraints and unique tastes of a younger ... full story -
Primary Texting Bans Associated With Lower Traffic Fatalities, Study Finds
July 25, 2014 — States that allow officers to pull over a driver for texting while driving saw fewer deaths than those that use secondary enforcement of texting bans. Some states have banned all drivers from texting ... full story -
Experiences at Every Stage of Life Contribute to Cognitive Abilities in Old Age
July 25, 2014 — Early life experiences, such as childhood socioeconomic status and literacy, may have greater influence on the risk of cognitive impairment late in life than such demographic characteristics as race ... full story -
Why Do Men Prefer Nice Women? Responsiveness and Desire
July 25, 2014 — Does responsiveness increase sexual desire in the other person? Do men perceive responsive women as more attractive, and does the same hold true for women's perceptions of men? A recent study ... full story -
Common Blood Thinner for Pregnant Women Proven Ineffective
July 24, 2014 — A daily injection to the belly commonly prescribed for pregnant women at risk of developing blood clots is found to be ineffective. As many as one in 10 pregnant women have a tendency to develop ... full story -
Overweight, Obese Preschoolers Lose More Weight When Parent Is Also Treated
July 24, 2014 — Primary care treatment of overweight and obese preschoolers works better when treatment targets both parent and child compared to when only the child is targeted. The study results suggest that ... full story -
Books, Videos and Other 'Experiential Products' Provide Same Happiness Boost as Life Experiences
July 24, 2014 — 'Experiential products,' items such as books or musical instruments that are designed to create or enhance an experience, can make shoppers just as happy as life experiences, according to a ... full story -
Childhood Friendships Crucial in Learning to Value Others
July 24, 2014 — Friends play an extremely important role in a person’s life. From infancy on, we have a desire to connect and those early relationships help to mold and develop our adult character. Through ... full story -
Joblessness Could Kill You, but Recessions Could Be Good for Your Health
July 24, 2014 — While previous studies of individuals have shown that employees who lose their jobs have a higher mortality rate, more comprehensive studies have shown, unexpectedly, that population mortality ... full story -
A Reward Is Valued More If You Choose It Yourself: New Quirky Byproduct of Learning from Reward
July 24, 2014 — Many people value rewards they choose themselves more than rewards they merely receive, even when the rewards are actually equivalent. A new study provides evidence that this long-observed quirk of ... full story -
Summer Can Be Time to Address Behavior Problems
July 24, 2014 — After weeks of the kids being out of school, some parents have had enough of their behavior and are counting the days until they go back. Some may also be wondering how much of the defiant behavior ... full story -
Cultural Stereotypes May Evolve from Sharing Social Information
July 24, 2014 — Cultural stereotypes may be an unintended but inevitable consequence of sharing social information, according to research. Information about people that is initially complex and difficult to remember ... full story -
When It Hurts to Think We Were Made for Each Other
July 24, 2014 — Psychologists observe that people talk and think about love in limitless ways but underlying such diversity are some common themes that frame how we think about relationships. For example, one ... full story -
Background TV Can Be Bad for Kids
July 24, 2014 — Leaving the television on can be detrimental to children's learning and development, according to a new study. Researchers found that background television can divert a child’s attention from ... full story -
Rising Temperatures Can Be Hard on a Dog's Life
July 24, 2014 — Veterinarians say it is important to know the signs of heat exhaustion to make sure your pet isn't overdoing it this ... full story -
Voice for Radio? New Research Reveals It's in the Cords
July 24, 2014 — Unique vocal cord vibration patterns might be the secret behind a good radio voice, new research reveals. The world-first study filmed the vocal folds of 16 male radio performers, including ... full story -
Using Media as Stress Reducer Can Lead to Feelings of Guilt, Failure
July 24, 2014 — After a long day at work, sometimes you just want to turn on the TV or play a video game to relax. This is supposed to make you feel better. But, a recent study found that people who had high stress ... full story -
Stronger Early Reading Skills Predict Higher Intelligence Later
July 24, 2014 — A study of 1,890 identical twins has found that strong early reading skill might positively affect later intelligence. The twins, who are part of an ongoing longitudinal study in the United Kingdom, ... full story -
Maltreatment Affects the Way Children's Genes Are Activated
July 24, 2014 — In a new study, researchers found that maltreatment affects the way children's genes are activated, which has implications for their long-term development and health. The researchers examined ... full story -
Wireless Home Automation Systems Reveal More Than You Would Think About User Behavior
July 24, 2014 — Home automation systems that control domestic lighting, heating, window blinds or door locks offer opportunities for third parties to intrude on the privacy of the inhabitants and gain considerable ... full story
- Designer potatoes on the menu to boost consumption
- Primary texting bans associated with lower traffic fatalities, study finds
- Experiences at every stage of life contribute to cognitive abilities in old age
- Why do men prefer nice women? Responsiveness and desire
- Common blood thinner for pregnant women proven ineffective
- Overweight, obese preschoolers lose more weight when parent is also treated
- Books, videos and other 'experiential products' provide same happiness boost as life experiences
- Childhood friendships crucial in learning to value others
- Joblessness could kill you, but recessions could be good for your health
- A reward is valued more if you choose it yourself: New quirky byproduct of learning from reward
- Summer can be time to address behavior problems
- Cultural stereotypes may evolve from sharing social information
- When it hurts to think we were made for each other
- Background TV can be bad for kids
- Rising temperatures can be hard on a dog's life
- Voice for radio? New research reveals it's in the cords
- Using media as stress reducer can lead to feelings of guilt, failure
- Stronger early reading skills predict higher intelligence later
- Maltreatment affects the way children's genes are activated
- Wireless home automation systems reveal more than you would think about user behavior
- Wives with more education than their husbands no longer at increased risk of divorce
- Dog jealousy: Study suggests primordial origins for the 'green-eyed monster'
- Age of puberty in girls influenced by which parent 'imprinted' genes are inherited from
- How stress hormones promote brain's building of negative memories
- Strategy proposed for preventing diseases of aging
- Wide-faced men negotiate nearly $2,200 larger signing bonus
- Rosemary, oregano contain diabetes-fighting compounds
- Controlling childbirth pain tied to lower depression risk
- Life expectancy gains threatened as more older Americans suffer from multiple medical conditions
- Caffeine intake may worsen menopausal hot flashes, night sweats
- The 92 percent clean plate club: You're not alone in eating everything on your plate
- In asthma, it's not just what you smell, but what you think you smell
- Charter schools nationwide more cost-effective, produce greater ROI
- Preschoolers can reflect on what they don't know
- How children categorize living things
- Retail pricing strategies: Do consumers prefer Deep Discounts or Everyday Low Prices?
- I’ll have what he's having? How consumers make choices about new products
- Empathy or justice: What makes consumers donate more to charity?
- Why do challenging tasks make consumers believe drugs wear off faster?
- You deserve it! Are consumers more likely to buy unique products when made to feel special?
- Cost-effectiveness of weight-loss programs, drugs
- Nostalgia effect: Do consumers spend more when thinking about the past?
- Study reveals 'unhappiest' cities in the U.S.
- Natural-terrain schoolyards reduce children's stress, says study
- Room for improvement in elementary school children’s lunches and snacks from home
- Low-income students in high performing high schools less likely to engage in risky behavior
- High school lacrosse players at risk for concussions, other injuries, study finds
- Low strength brain stimulation may be effective for depression
- Computer privacy: Share button may share your browsing history, too
- 'Moral victories' might spare you from losing again
- Eating probiotics regularly may improve your blood pressure
- Guide to household water conservation provided by experts
- Communication about female condom vital to young adults, researchers say
- Try, try again? Study says no: Trying harder makes it more difficult to learn some aspects of language, neuroscientists find
- Students accept healthier lunches, school leaders report
- Parents rank their obese children as 'very healthy'
- Does a work-out give you a bad hair day? Overcoming barriers to physical activity for African-American women
- New research links bad diet to loss of smell
- Missing sleep may hurt your memory
- Brain waves show learning to read does not end in 4th grade, contrary to popular theory
- Children as young as three recognize 'cuteness' in faces of people, animals
- Large twin study suggests that language delay due more to nature than nurture
- New trigger for ovulation could make IVF safer
- Negative HPV test may predict lower cervical cancer risk than a negative Pap
- Dog food goes gourmet: Nine emerging trends in pet food
- Eight ways zinc affects the human body
- Choosing cheese: Research identifies microbial communities in cheese
- Losing sleep over your divorce? Your blood pressure could suffer
- Adolescent alcohol abuse disrupts transitions into early adulthood
- Fish oil may benefit alcohol abusers
- No evidence that California cellphone ban decreased accidents, says researcher
- Don't skimp on shades this summer
- Should you should talk to strangers? Doing so increases positive experience, study shows
- Exercise, relaxation activities positively impact people with social anxiety disorders
- Obese women may have learning deficit specific to food
- Best advice for acne patients? Patience
- Eye movements reveal difference between love and lust
- Preventing foodborne illness naturally: With cinnamon
- Investing in sexual, reproductive health of 10 to 14 year olds yields lifetime benefits
- How does working part-time versus working full-time affect breastfeeding goals?
- Women's professional self-identity impacts on childcare balance, but not men's
- Danish DNA could be key to happiness
- Keeping a promise worth more than exceeding it
- Measuring nurture: Study shows how 'good mothering' hardwires infant brain
- Sometimes passion at work can be dangerous
- Asthma drugs suppress children's growth, study suggest
- Fair cake cutting gets its own algorithm
- Sun exposure, vitamin D levels and mortality
- Mediterranean diet has varied effects on cognitive decline among different races, study shows
- Does practice really make perfect?
- Marijuana dependence alters the brain's response to drug paraphernalia
- Health risks posed by 'third hand' tobacco smoke
- Do women talk more than men? It's all about context
- Do daughters really cause divorce? Maybe not
- Adolescent males seek intimacy, close relationships with the opposite sex
- Obesity may be impacted by stress, study shows
- Experts voice concerns over arsenic in rice
- Cooperation: Preteens, teens most fickle, older people most cooperative
- Parents: What you need to know before your teen hits the road
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