Living Well News
July 19, 2024
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July 18, 2024 — Ever hear the old adage that time flies when you're having fun? A new study suggests that there's a lot of truth to the ...
July 18, 2024 — A meta-analysis of existing research shows exposure to nature, even as little as 10 minutes, could benefit those with diagnosed mental ...
July 17, 2024 — Mindfulness training may lead participants to experience disembodiment and unity -- so-called altered states of consciousness -- according to a new ...
July 17, 2024 — A new study has shown that experiences of moving during childhood -- whether between or within deprived or non-deprived neighborhoods -- is associated with significantly higher rates of depression in ...
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July 17, 2024 — Pet cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study of feline gut microbes suggests -- and both species would likely get healthier in the ...
July 17, 2024 — High-protein diets, known as 'Paleolithic diets', are popular. Using mouse models, scientists have studied their impact. While effective in regulating weight and stabilizing diabetes, these diets are ...
July 17, 2024 — In an era when the creation of artificial intelligence (AI) images is at the fingertips of the masses, the ability to detect fake pictures -- particularly deepfakes of people -- is becoming ...
July 16, 2024 — Researchers examined the clinical, lifestyle, and multi-omic data of more than 1,400 healthy adults. How often people poop, they found, can have a ...
July 16, 2024 — Rigorous exercise before bed has long been discouraged, but researchers have now found short bursts of light activity can lead to better ...
July 15, 2024 — Researchers reveal how a gene called SH2B1 works in the brain to regulate food ...
July 15, 2024 — Monitoring of heart rate and physical activity using consumer wearable devices was found to have clinical value for comparing the response to two ...
July 15, 2024 — It's been long established that certain men become aggressive when they see their manhood as being threatened. When does this behavior emerge during development --a nd why? A new study shows that ...
July 12, 2024 — A new study finds that AI enhances creativity by boosting the novelty of story ideas as well as the 'usefulness' of stories -- their ability to ...
July 15, 2024 — Drastically cutting back on caloric intake to lose weight ahead of competition is commonplace among athletes. However, this type of 'dieting' doesn't just diminish performances, it can also ...
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July 18, 2024 — In a new study on the impact of doomscrolling from an existential perspective, researchers warn that habitual checking of disturbing stories on social media is linked with changes to how we view ...
July 17, 2024 — Although devices such as standing desks have been found to alleviate physical symptoms and increase worker productivity, questions remain regarding the best use of the primary types of workstations ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers have developed and validated a new tool for comparing gender inequality among different regions of a country, highlighting links between gender inequality, wellbeing, and participation in ...
July 17, 2024 — Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) new research has found. The study found that UPF consumption was highest among adolescents from ...
July 15, 2024 — A network of proteins found in the central nervous system could be harnessed to increase the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, according to new ...
July 15, 2024 — American diets may have gotten healthier and more diverse in the months following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new ...
July 12, 2024 — A new technique enables huge machine-learning models to efficiently generate more accurate quantifications of their uncertainty about certain predictions. This could help practitioners determine ...
July 12, 2024 — Board gaming is a growing industry, and anecdotally popular among people who display autistic traits. Now new research has highlighted the science supporting the anecdote -- and the important reasons ...
July 11, 2024 — A new study suggests that giving users control over the interface feature of autoplay can help them realize that they are going down a rabbit hole. The work has implications for responsibly designing ...
July 11, 2024 — Some people lose weight slower than others after workouts, and a research team found a reason. They studied what happens to mice that cannot produce signal molecules that respond specifically to ...
July 11, 2024 — Switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats affects the fat composition in the blood, which in turn influences long-term disease risk. A study ...
July 11, 2024 — Toddlers engage more regions of their brains around 16-months to help them develop important cognitive skills enabling them to follow simple instructions and control impulses. Findings from the study ...
July 11, 2024 — Child-friendly cities prioritize safe environments, healthcare, education, green spaces, and children's participation in decision-making processes. However, children are consulted only for ideas ...
July 11, 2024 — People tend to become less narcissistic as they age from childhood through older adulthood. However, differences among individuals remain stable over time -- people who are more narcissistic than ...
July 11, 2024 — A new study finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) ...
July 10, 2024 — New research indicates that babies can begin grasping complex language and ...
July 10, 2024 — Do you grab a fork and take a first bite of cake, or say no and walk away? Our motivation to eat is driven by a complex web of cells in the brain that use signals from within the body, as well as ...
July 10, 2024 — Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have frequently shown signs of an 'empathy gap' that puts young users at risk of distress or harm, raising the urgent need for 'child-safe ...
July 10, 2024 — Christmas or Ramadan might seem to come around more quickly each year, for people who pay more attention to time, are more forgetful of plans, and love a good holiday, according to a new study. ...
July 10, 2024 — About a third of Canadians feel lonely, and a study shows it has a greater negative impact on memory than even social isolation, though both present a significant risk to the aging ...
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Does the Type of Workstation You Use Make a Difference in Your Health and Productivity?
- Gender Inequality Across US States Revealed by New Tool
- Ultra-Processed Food Makes Up Almost Two-Thirds of Calorie Intake of UK Adolescents, Study Finds
Monday, July 15, 2024
- New Research Demonstrates Potential for Increasing Effectiveness of Popular Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs
- American Diets Got Briefly Healthier, More Diverse During COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds
Friday, July 12, 2024
- When to Trust an AI Model
- Why Are Board Games So Popular Among Many People With Autism? New Research Explains
Thursday, July 11, 2024
- User Control of Autoplay Can Alter Awareness of Online Video 'rabbit Holes'
- Same Workout, Different Weight Loss: Signal Molecule Versions Are Key
- Blood Fat Profiles Confirm Health Benefits of Replacing Butter With High-Quality Plant Oils
- Toddlers' Brains Show Significant Growth in Cognitive Skills by 16 Months
- Researchers Explore the Role of Children in Community Participatory Planning Process
- Narcissism Decreases With Age
- New Study Finds 40-Percent of Cancer Cases and Almost Half of All Deaths in the US Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Creativity Starts in the Cradle, New Research Shows
- Researchers Pinpoint Brain Cells That Delay First Bite of Food
- AI Chatbots Have Shown They Have an 'empathy Gap' That Children Are Likely to Miss
- Holiday Season Already? Anticipation Might Make Time Seem to Fly
- Loneliness Increases Risk of Age-Related Memory Loss
- Rapid Growth, Persistent Challenges in Telemedicine Adoption Among US Hospitals
- New Period Product Offers Progress in Women's Health
- When There's Money to Lose, Phone Usage While Driving Drops
- Researchers Find Better Way to Detect When Older Adults Fall at Home
- Exercise Brain Boost Can Last for Years
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
- Could a Dietary Fiber Supplement Offer Long-Awaited Treatment for Food Allergy Sufferers?
- Run Screaming or Slow Retreat? New Study Advances Understanding of Brain Responses to Emotionally-Charged Scenes
- Trust, More Than Knowledge, Critical for Acceptance of Fully Autonomous Vehicles
- Return-to-Work Programs May Have a Hidden Cost to Women, According to Study
Monday, July 8, 2024
- Brain-Imaging Study Reveals Curiosity as It Emerges
- Study Backs RSV Vaccine Safety During Pregnancy
- Americans Find Hospital-at-Home Care Appealing and Safe, Study Suggests
- A Gut Microbe Could Hold a Key to Help People Benefit from Healthy Foods
- Raw Milk Is Risky, but Airborne Transmission of H5N1 from Cow's Milk Is Inefficient in Mammals
- Employees Prefer Human Performance Monitors Over AI, Study Finds
- Mobile App Therapy Leads to Significant Improvement in Fibromyalgia Management
Friday, July 5, 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024
- Clever Pupils Don't Need to Attend Academically Selective Schools to Thrive, Study Finds
- Cool Roofs Are Best at Beating Cities' Heat
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Cuts to Processed Meat Intake Bring a Range of Health Benefits
- Why Do You Keep Your House So Cold? Science Says: Ask Your Parents
- Wastewater Is a Viable Medium for Growing Lettuce in Hydroponic Systems
- Home Test Reveals the Risk of Heart Attack in Five Minutes
- New Study on Children and Food: Fruit Chunks in Yogurt Are a Turn Off for One Age Group in Particular
- Measuring Body Language
- How to Increase the Rate of Plastics Recycling
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
- Clever Clothes! Seams in Clothing Capture Body Movement
- High Ceilings Linked to Poorer Exam Results for University Students
- Low-Dose Aspirin Could Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications Caused by Flu Infections
- Study Explores What Motivates People to Watch Footage of Disasters and Extreme Weather
- Watching Others' Biased Behavior Unconsciously Creates Prejudice
- True Scale of Carbon Impact from Long-Distance Travel Revealed
- Understanding the Synchronization of Physiological States During a Live Music Performance
- Too Much Treadmill? This Could Help Your Shin Splints
- Study Finds Health Care Providers Would Recommend Human Papillomavirus Self-Collection
- Proteins and Fats Can Drive Insulin Production for Some, Paving Way for Tailored Nutrition
- How Our Brains Develop Facial Recognition Skills: New Face-Detecting Brain Circuit
Monday, July 1, 2024
- Largest Ever Genetic Study of Age of Puberty in Girls Shows Links With Weight Gain
- Individuals Can Tell If Their Memories Are Trustworthy
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024
- The Beginnings of Fashion
- Air Pollution Exposure During Childhood Linked Directly to Adult Bronchitis Symptoms
- A Dog's Puppyhood Can Cause 'puppy Blues' Reminiscent of Baby Blues
- New Model Could Help Provide Expectant Mothers a Clearer Path to Safe Fish Consumption
Thursday, June 27, 2024
- New Mathematical Model Sheds Light on the Absence of Breastfeeding in Male Mammals
- Emotional Overeating Fed by Temperament, Caregivers' Reactions to Children's Emotions
- Lie-Detection AI Could Provoke People Into Making Careless Accusations, Researchers Warn
- Relationship Between Heart Disease and Spontaneous Loss of Y Chromosome
- Neighborhood Opportunities Influence Infant Development and Cognition
- Researchers Find Elementary Age Children Experience More Concussions During Activities Unrelated to Sports
- Invasive Ants Spread by Hitchhiking on Everyday Vehicles
- We Date, Marry People Who Are Attractive as We Are, New Analysis Finds
- Early Childhood Problems Linked to Persistent School Absenteeism
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Tai Chi Reduces Risk of Inflammatory Disease, Treats Insomnia Among Breast Cancer Survivors
- Do People Who Exercise More Have a Lower Risk of ALS?
- Playing Youth Sports Linked to Better Mental Health in Adults
- For Healthy Adults, Taking Multivitamins Daily Is Not Associated With a Lower Risk of Early Death
- The Science of Procrastination
- AI Generated Exam Answers Go Undetected in Real-World Blind Test
- How Do Our Memories Last a Lifetime? New Study Offers a Biological Explanation
- Study Provides Insights Into the Use of Decodable Texts in Early Reading Instruction
- Dancers Are Less Neurotic
- 'A Hearty Debate' Concludes Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Healthier for Your Heart Than Meat
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- Adolescents Today Are More Satisfied With Being Single
- How Uncertainty Builds Anxiety
- Conversation Is Changing: Why People Speak More Alike Today
- Empathetic Children May Have Poorer Health in the Face of Interparental Conflict
- Should You Eat More Dietary Fiber? New Study Says It Depends
Monday, June 24, 2024
- Myths About Intermittent Fasting, Debunked
- New Study Confirms Forever Chemicals Are Absorbed Through Human Skin
- How Much Oxygen Do Very Premature Babies Need After Birth?
- Facial Recognition Linked to Close Social Bonds, Not Social Butterflies
- Whoever Controls Electrolytes Will Pave the Way for Electric Vehicles
Friday, June 21, 2024
- Simple Test for Flu Could Improve Diagnosis and Surveillance
- Resiliency Shaped by Activity in the Gut Microbiome and Brain