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Bible Belt Towns in Kentucky Consider Liquor Sales

Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:56pm CST by jameseg

Several small towns in Kentucky have voted to legalize the sale of alcoholic beverages or are considering doing so soon.

11 Health Habits That Will Help You Live to 100

Posted: January 21st, 2012, 8:11pm CST by jameseg

A person is much more likely to live to be 100 if they take these basic steps to take care of their health.

Wearing High Heel Shoes -- Definite Health Risks -- Any Benefits?

Posted: January 20th, 2012, 10:01pm CST by jameseg

I remember watching women struggle to walk in high-heeled shoes. I remember women talking about how their feet hurt at the end of the day after wearing high-heels for several hours.

Red Wine Researcher Dr. Dipak K. Das Published Fake Data: UConn

Posted: January 15th, 2012, 9:33pm CST by jameseg

"Some red wine studies may soon be called into question following a report that a top researcher at the University of Connecticut falsified data on more than 100 occasions."

Kentucky Man Drops 358 Pounds in 21 Months

Posted: January 15th, 2012, 1:50pm CST by jameseg

Neil Burns lost a lot of weight by exercising and eating better.

Sugary Snacks Let Stomach Contain More Without Feeling Full

Posted: December 25th, 2011, 6:17pm CST by jameseg

“ 'A sweet taste can allow the stomach to hold more, and we can eat a little more without experiencing discomfort,' says Dr. Arnold Berstad, of Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital in Oslo."

Marriage Wiser Choice Than Cohabitation

Posted: June 27th, 2011, 5:41pm CDT by jameseg

This op-ed piece by James Robert Ross makes a persuasive case for marriage being preferable to cohabiting. Ross "is a licensed marriage and family therapist" according to the brief biography at the end of the article.

Sex Study: More Teens, Young Adults Are Virgins

Posted: March 3rd, 2011, 12:31pm CST by jameseg

"A growing number of teens and young adults say they've never had sexual contact with another person, according to the largest and most in-depth federal report to date on sexual behavior, sexual attraction and sexual identity in the USA."

Doctors Say Teens Should Be Banned From Tanning Salons

Posted: March 1st, 2011, 12:12am CST by jameseg

"Teenagers should be barred from tanning salons to help prevent them from getting skin cancer, the American Academy of Pediatrics says," as do some other organizations.

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Alcohol in Moderation 'Can Help Prevent Heart Disease': But Abstainers Ought Not Start Drinking Alcoholic Beverages

Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 12:48pm CST by jameseg

"An alcoholic drink a day can help keep heart disease at bay, according to a review of 30 years of research. . . . But experts said this was not a reason to start drinking."

Environmental Lithium Uptake Promotes Longevity, Scientists Demonstrate

Posted: February 20th, 2011, 11:38am CST by jameseg

Researchers"have demonstrated by two independent approaches that even a low concentration of lithium leads to an increased life expectancy in humans as well as in a model organism, the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans."

Alcohol Claims 2.5 Million Lives a Year According to a World Health Organization Report

Posted: February 11th, 2011, 7:41pm CST by jameseg

"The use of alcohol causes approximately 2.5 million deaths a year, and young people were especially vulnerable to its harms, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday [February 11, 2011] in a report profiling 193 countries on alcohol controls."

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Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums May Reduce Risk for Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Posted: January 18th, 2011, 4:29pm CST by jameseg

"Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology."

Cigarette Ads a Powerful Lure for Teen Smoking

Posted: January 17th, 2011, 5:33pm CST by jameseg

"Cigarette advertising significantly increases the odds that youngsters who see the ads will start smoking, but exposure to ads for other products does not, a new study" indicates.

Study: Sugar Might Really Make You Sweeter

Posted: December 10th, 2010, 12:10pm CST by jameseg

A study indicates consuming sugar may make people behave more nicely.

From Hamilton County, Ohio: World's Best Water?

Posted: December 9th, 2010, 3:37pm CST by jameseg

In a competition, Hamilton County, Ohio's tap water was judged the "Best Tap Water in the World." I admit I don't know how many tap waters competed though.

Reaching 100 Years of Age May Be More About Attitude and Adaptation Than Health History, Study Finds

Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 12:42pm CST by jameseg

"University of Georgia research has provided new clues on surviving to be 100 years old, finding that how we feel about ourselves and our ability to adapt to an accumulation of challenging life experiences may be as or more important than health factors."

Study Suggests That Quitting Smoking Improves Mood

Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 12:16pm CST by jameseg

"Researchers tracked the symptoms of depression in people who were trying to quit [smoking] and found that they were never happier than when they were being successful, for however long that was."

What the Length of Your Index Finger Says About You

Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 9:58pm CST by jameseg

"For many decades now, scientists have noticed an extraordinary link between the ratio of two digits on the hand — the ring and index fingers, known in scientists' jargon as 2D and 4D — and a whole host of seemingly unrelated traits."

Man Lost Eyesight Temporarily Every Time He Had Sex

Posted: November 29th, 2010, 11:26am CST by jameseg

"A man was forced to seek medical help after going temporarily blind every time he had sex."

Medical Team Helps Homeless in Pittsburgh

Posted: November 29th, 2010, 1:56am CST by jameseg

Dr. Jim Withers "calls his mission Operation Safety Net (OSN) -- a nonprofit organization of doctors, nurses, and other medical experts who assemble in teams of three or four each night to offer food, clothing, and medical supplies to" Pittsburgh's homeless.

Alcoholic Whipped Cream Causes Buzz On Campus

Posted: November 26th, 2010, 8:11pm CST by jameseg

Alcoholic whipped cream is apparently a big hit with some college students. Maybe it needs changed, like the federal government ordered changes to several alcoholic beverages containing caffeine.

6 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Eating Fruits and Veggies

Posted: November 25th, 2010, 5:32pm CST by jameseg

This article notes that most of us don't eat enough fruits and vegetables and offers tips to "trick" us into eating more of them.

Upper-Class People Have Trouble Recognizing Other's Emotions

Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 1:14pm CST by jameseg

"A new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, finds . . . that lower-class people are better at reading the emotions of others."

Siblings Share Genes, But Rarely Personalities

Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 11:49am CST by jameseg

"On tests that measure personality — stuff like how extroverted you are, how conscientious — siblings are practically like strangers."

Genuine, Open-Mouthed Laughter Appreciated Most

Posted: November 19th, 2010, 9:24pm CST by jameseg

"When you laugh, the whole world laughs with you -- as long as your sentiment is genuine, your vocal chords are engaged, and your mouth is open."

POLL: Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Socially: The Risks Outweigh Any Benefits?

Posted: August 21st, 2010, 2:28pm CDT by jameseg

Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs judgment and contributes to a huge number of automobile accidents, other types of accidents, diseases, and violence.

Trusting People Make Better Lie Detectors

Posted: August 14th, 2010, 6:16am CDT by jameseg

"The more people showed trust in others, the more able they were to distinguish a lie from the truth" according to study results published in Social Psychological and Personality Science.

Study Indicates Sitting Straight 'Bad for Backs'

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by jameseg

"Sitting up straight is not the best position for office workers, a study has suggested."

Reusable Shopping Bags Often Contain Much Bacteria According to Researchers

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 8:00am CDT by jameseg

"The researchers tested 84 of the bags for bacteria. They found whopping amounts in all but one bag, and coliform bacteria (suggesting raw-meat or uncooked-food contamination) in half."

Parent Groups Upset as Retailers Market High-heeled Shoes for Girls Three-years-old

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 7:09am CDT by jameseg

"Parenting groups have criticised top retailers for selling high-heeled shoes for girls as young as three."

Drinking Game Poses Query, Who's Icing Whom?

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 7:21am CDT by jameseg

A relatively new alcoholic beverage drinking game seems to promote binge drinking.

Manuka Honey's Antibacterial Powers May Even Be Effective Against Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by jameseg

"Professor Molan has shown that honey made from the flowers of the manuka bush, a native of New Zealand, has antibacterial properties over and above those of other honeys."

Found: Genes That Help You Live to 100

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by jameseg

"SCIENTISTS have discovered the "Methuselah" genes whose lucky carriers have a much improved chance of living to 100 even if they indulge in an unhealthy lifestyle."

Mom's Voice Just as Comforting as a Hug

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 6:38am CDT by jameseg

A study indicates that "simply hearing mom's voice over the phone works just as well at calming nerves of stressed children as does a real-life pat on the shoulder."

Working Overtime Increases Heart Risk, a Study Finds

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 6:20am CDT by jameseg

"People who regularly put in overtime and work 10 or 11-hour days increase their heart disease risk by nearly two-thirds, research suggests."

11-Year-Old Mexican 'Rape' Victim Wants to Keep Baby

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:45pm CDT by jameseg

"An 11-year-old girl in Mexico allegedly raped by her stepfather and now more than four months pregnant says she wants to have his baby."

11-Year-Old Mexican Rape Victim Wants to Keep Baby

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:45pm CDT by jameseg

"An 11-year-old girl in Mexico allegedly raped by her stepfather and now more than four months pregnant says she wants to have his baby."

Doctors Say Schools May Be Spreading Misinformation About Homosexuality

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:53am CDT by jameseg

"The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) is sending a letter to school superintendents asking that they not tell students who may experience same-sex attractions to simply accept that they are homosexual."

Self-Esteem Peaks About "Age 60" Drops After Retirement: Study

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 7:25am CDT by jameseg

"Self-esteem was lowest among young adults, but increased throughout adulthood, peaking at age 60, before it started to decline."

Cohabiting Couples Twice as Likely to Part as Married Partners in United Kingdom

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:06am CDT by jameseg

"Couples who live together are twice as likely to break up as married partners, according to an official analysis" in the United Kingdom.

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