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  Practice Makes Perfect? Not So Much, New Research Finds

  May 20, 2013 — Turns out, that old "practice makes perfect" adage may be overblown. New research finds that a copious amount of practice is not enough to explain why people differ in level of skill in two widely ... > full story
• Obesity
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  Gym Class Reduces Probability of Obesity, Study Finds for First Time

  May 20, 2013 — Little is known about the effect of physical education on child weight, but a new study finds that increasing the amount of time that elementary schoolchildren spent in gym class reduces the ... > full story
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  Less Sleep Associated With Increased Risk of Crashes for Young Drivers

  May 20, 2013 — A new study suggests less sleep per night is associated with a significant increase in the risk for motor vehicle crashes for young ... > full story
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  Combined Wood and Tobacco Smoke Exposure Increases Risk and Symptoms of COPD

  May 20, 2013 — People who are consistently exposed to both wood smoke and tobacco smoke are at a greater risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and for experiencing more frequent and ... > full story
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  Link Between Childhood ADHD and Obesity Revealed in First Long-Term Study

  May 20, 2013 — A new study found men diagnosed as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were twice as likely to be obese in a 33-year follow-up study compared to men who were not diagnosed ... > full story
• Children's Health
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  One in 10 Teens Using 'Study Drugs,' but Parents Aren't Paying Attention

  May 20, 2013 — Just one in 100 parents believe their kids have used prescription stimulants to boost grades, according to a new ... > full story
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  Youth Who Have Their First Drink During Puberty Have Higher Levels of Later Drinking

  May 18, 2013 — The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of later alcohol ... > full story
• Alcoholism
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  College Women Exceed NIAAA Drinking Guidelines More Frequently Than College Men

  May 18, 2013 — In 1990, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking, which differ for men and women. New research shows that female college student ... > full story
• Smoking Addiction
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  Individuals Who Drink Heavily and Smoke May Show 'Early Aging' of the Brain

  May 18, 2013 — Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on ... > full story
• Women's Health
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  Women's Reproductive Ability May Be Related to Immune System Status

  May 17, 2013 — Anthropologists have showed that a woman's reproductive function may be tied to her immune system's ... > full story

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