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  Largest Class Survey Reveals Polarized UK Society and the Rise of New Groups

  April 3, 2013 — The largest survey of the British class system ever carried out has revealed a new structure of seven social divisions, ranging from an "advantaged and privileged" elite to a large "precariat" of ... > full story
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  Men 'More Depressed and Sad' Than Women If Childless, Says Study

  April 3, 2013 — Men are almost as likely as women to want children, and they feel more isolated, depressed, angry and sad than women if they don’t have them, a new study ... > full story
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  Pedestrians at Serious Risk When Drivers Are 'Permitted' to Turn Left

  April 2, 2013 — A study to examine driver behavior in permitted left turns has identified what researchers call an "alarming" level of risk to pedestrians crossing the street -- about 4-9 percent of the time, ... > full story
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  Negative Emotions in Response to Daily Stress Take a Toll on Long-Term Mental Health

  April 2, 2013 — Our emotional responses to the stresses of daily life may predict our long-term mental health, according to a new ... > full story
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  Stop 'Bad Guys With Guns' by Implementing Good Policies

  April 2, 2013 — The National Rifle Association has put forward a National Shield School Proposal which supports the placement of armed security in all schools. A new review attempts to find a balanced and unbiased ... > full story
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  Coronary Heart Disease Increases With Body Mass Index, as Well as With Age: Study

  April 2, 2013 — Coronary heart disease (CHD) increases with body mass index (BMI), as well as with age, new research finds. The research from the Million Women Study indicates that increased weight increases risk of ... > full story
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  The Hunt for the Creative Individual

  April 2, 2013 — Some people are more creative than others and are literally bubbling with ideas, while others rarely or never show signs of creativity. What should we look for when searching for creative ... > full story
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  Have Asthma? You Likely Have an Allergy as Well

  April 2, 2013 — A new study found 65 to 75 percent of asthmatic adults have an ... > full story
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  Eating Fish Associated With Lower Risk of Dying Among Older Adults: Risk of Dying from Heart Disease Significantly Lowered

  April 1, 2013 — Older adults with higher levels of blood omega-3 levels -- fatty acids found in fish and seafood -- may be able to lower their mortality risk by as much as 27 percent and their mortality risk from ... > full story
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  Cash for Weight Loss? Works Better When Employees Compete for Pots of Money

  April 1, 2013 — Do cash rewards for healthier habits work? Maybe, says a new study, if you add on one more condition -- peer pressure. A growing number of companies are offering employees an opportunity to boost ... > full story

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