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Healthy Buddies: good lesson to teach lifestyle to kids
DanyC submitted, created time 1 year 1 month (www.reutershealth.com)
According to the study, a school-based healthy lifestyle program appears to improve the attitudes elementary school children have toward healthy foods and physical activity. 


A Study of Sexuality and Health among Older Adults in the United States
jiangyun submitted, created time 1 year 2 months (content.nejm.org)
In our study, the frequency of sexual activity reported by respondents who were sexually active was similar to that reported among adults 18 to 59 years of age in the 1992 National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS), the only other comprehensive, population-based study of sexuality in the United States.30 The frequency of sexual activity did not decrease substantially with increasing age through 74 years of age, despite a high prevalence of bothersome sexual problems (>50%) 


Drinking coffee seems to protect the liver
annatto submitted, created time 1 year 3 months (www.reutershealth.com)
Data from 10 studies conducted in Europe and Japan suggest that people who drink coffee may be reducing their risk of liver cancer, although the reasons for the apparent protective effect of coffee remain to be determined. 


Milk may beat soy for building muscle
merry submitted, created time 1 year 3 months (www.reutershealth.com)
Researchers found that young men who followed their weight training regimens with a couple glasses of skim milk gained extra muscle mass. Compared with their counterparts who consumed soy or carbohydrate drinks, the milk drinkers gained up to 60 percent more muscle mass, on average. 


Pretty boys better for lasting love
Reviver submitted, created time 1 year 3 months (www.abc.net.au)
According to a UK study, forget the square jaw, rugged complexion and tough-guy macho attitude. What women really want is a man with full lips and feminine features. 


For kids, it tastes better if it's in a McDonald's wrapper
Reviver submitted, created time 1 year 3 months (www.nydailynews.com)
A shocking study of preschoolers finds they think anything in a McDonald's wrapper - even a vegetable - tastes better than the same food in a plain wrapper. 


Theater gives teens venue for emotional growth
Reviver submitted, created time 1 year 3 months (www.reutershealth.com)
There is a new case study of a Midwestern theater program demonstrates, teens can learn valuable emotional lessons in the process of putting on a high school musical. 


Angry men get ahead; angry women penalized
DanyC submitted, created time 1 year 3 months (www.reutershealth.com)
According to a new study, presented on Friday.A man who gets angry at work may well be admired for it but a woman who shows anger in the workplace is liable to be seen as "out of control" and incompetent. 


Reviver submitted, created time 1 year 3 months (www.abc.net.au)
It's the news that reluctant gym-goers have been waiting for. Taking a few minutes break between exercise sessions seems to help burn more fat. 


Mental illness an 'enormous problem' for military
DanyC submitted, created time 1 year 4 months (www.reutershealth.com)
A large study of Canadian military personnel shows, soldiers on peacekeeping missions who witness atrocities are at risk of developing mental health problems, as are those exposed to combat. 


Eating disorders may disrupt menstruation
DanyC submitted, created time 1 year 4 months (www.reutershealth.com)
Any type of eating disorder can boost a woman's likelihood of having irregular menstrual periods, a new study confirms. 


Study Links Health to Day Care Equipment
annatto submitted, created time 1 year 4 months (www.intelihealth.com)
According to a study, fewer children and workers at out-of-home day care centers would get sick if the centers had better equipment for changing diapers, washing hands and preparing food. 


Thrombosis risks double after 4-hour travel: study
Reviver submitted, created time 1 year 4 months (www.reutershealth.com)
The chances of developing deep vein thrombosis double after traveling for four hours or more, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday in a study estimating one in 6,000 long-haul passengers is at risk. 


C-section not linked to poorer infant health
captainclaw submitted, created time 1 year 4 months (www.reutershealth.com)
Despite some concerns to the contrary, babies delivered by cesarean may not make more visits to the doctor's office or hospital early in life, a study has found. 


Reviver submitted, created time 1 year 4 months (www.biomedcentral.com)
"These clinical findings show no evidence for periodontal disease or carious pulpal exposure being significant risk factors in PTLBW infant delivery among Tanzanian-African mothers at MNH, except for young age, hypertension, and being un-married. Further research incorporating periodontal pathogens is recommended." 