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Physical Inactivity, Poor Diet and Smoking Linked to Disability in Older Population
July 24, 2013 — An unhealthy lifestyle is associated with a greater likelihood of developing disability over the age of 65, with the risk increasing progressively with the number of unhealthy behaviors, suggests a ... > full story -
We Don't Like Unfamiliar Music, Even Though We Claim We Do
July 23, 2013 — Spotify. Pandora. iTunes. YouTube. We are constantly bombarded with a seemingly limitless amount of new music in our daily lives. But why do we keep coming back to that one song or album we ... > full story -
How Would It Be to Have the Body of a Child Again? Changes in Perception and Behaviors Demonstrated When Embodying a Child Avatar
July 19, 2013 — New research suggests that a correlate of a body-ownership illusion is that the virtual type of body carries with it a set of temporary changes in perception and behaviors that are appropriate to ... > full story -
Want Kids to Eat Healthier? Don’t Tell Them, Show Them
July 19, 2013 — If given the choice between eating a salad or a burger and fries most kids would likely pick the less healthful option. But instead of telling kids to eat better researchers found the trick may be to ... > full story -
Recommended Calorie Information on Menus Does Not Improve Consumer Choices
July 18, 2013 — Researchers recently put menu labels to the test by investigating whether providing diners with recommended calorie intake information along with the menu items caloric content would improve their ... > full story -
Evolutionary Changes Could Aid Fisheries
July 18, 2013 — Sustainable fishing practices could lead to larger fishing yields in the long run, according to a new study that models in detail how ecology and evolution affect the economics of ... > full story -
Unattractive People More Likely to Be Bullied at Work
July 17, 2013 — It's common knowledge that high school can be a cruel environment where attractive students are considered "popular," and unattractive kids often get bullied. And, while that type of petty behavior ... > full story -
Habits, Not Cravings, Drive Food Choice During Times of Stress
July 16, 2013 — Putting a new spin on the concept of “stress eating,” new research found that people who eat during times of stress typically seek the foods they eat out of habit – regardless of ... > full story -
Keys to Reducing the Impact of Agriculture on Climate Change
July 16, 2013 — Land is not being used to its best advantage according to a new study by environmental ... > full story -
Free Market Is Best Way to Combat Climate Change, Study Suggests
July 15, 2013 — The best way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change is through the use of market forces, according to a new ... > full story
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