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March 2013
Processed Meat Linked to Early Death [Science Daily; BMC Medicine]
Heavy Backpacks May Damage Nerves [ScienceDaily; Journal of Applied Physiology]
Brain Region Involved in Selfishness [Science News; Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ]
Diabetes + Depression = Increased Risk of Death [Science Daily; General Hospital Psychiatry ]
Milk and Yoghurt May Improve Hipbone Strength [Live Science; Archives of Osteoporosis ]
December 2012
Yoga Shown Effective For Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain [Science Daily; Journal of Pain]
Meditation and Art Therapy Changes Brain and Lower Anxiety [Science Daily; Journal of Stress and Health]
Why Impatience May Hurt your Heart [Live Science]
Your Brain on Speed Dating [ Science News; Journal of Neurosciences]
Run For Your Life…at a comfortable pace [Heart]
Short Term Exposure to Essential Oils Lowers Blood Pressure [Eureka Alerts; European Journal of Preventive Cardiology]
November 2012
Wandering Mind is Associated with Aging Cells [Eureka Alerts; original study published in Clinical Psychological Science]
Relaxing is Stressful for Some [Live Science]
Even Moderate Drinking During Pregnancy Affects Child’s IQ [ScienceDaily; original study published in PLOS ONE]
Exercise is Beneficial in Pregnancies with High Blood Pressure [eScience News; original study published in Hypertension]
October 2012
Caveman Diet Secret: Less Red Meat, More Plants [Live Science; published in Journal of Physical Anthology]
Old Adage ‘Sleep on it’ is true [Science Daily; published in Memory & Cognition]
Brain’s Unconscious Bias Sways Decisions [ Live Science; published in Science]
Smoking May Lead to Cataract in Aging Population ( Eureka Alerts; published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science)
September 2012
How Your Cell Phone Hurts Your Relationship [Scientific Americian]
Organic Food is Not Healthier Than Conventional [Stanford School of Medicine]
Affluent People Less Charitable During Crisis [ScienceDaily; Original study published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology]
Heavy Drinking Rewires Brain [Eureka Alerts; Original study published in Nature Neuroscience]
Coconut Oil could Combat Tooth Decay [Eureka Alerts; Presented at Society for General Microbiology’s Autumn conference 2012]
June 2012
Why People Choke? [ABC News, Original study in Current Directions in Psychological Science]
Being Ignored Hurts, Even by a Stranger [Psychological Science]
OM: Meditation is Big Help for Emotional Issues [Eureka Alerts; Original study in Emotion]
High Fat Foods Impact Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome [Science Daily; Original study in Cell]
Married Men Secretly Binge on Unhealthy Food [ Live Science; Original study in Health Psychology]
Calcium Supplements Linked to Significant Increase in Heart Attack Risk [e! Science; Original study in Heart]
May 2012
Facebook Addiction [ University of Bergen]
Why Men Buy Sex? [Live Science]
Does Sugar Make you Stupid? [Live Science; original paper published in Journal of Physiology]
To Keep the Faith, Don’t Get Analytical [Science Now]
Allergies May be Good for You [Scientific American]
Mental Imagery Helps Abuse Victims [Scientific American Mind]
Is Alarm Clock Making you Fat? [Social Jetlag and Obesity; Journal of Current Biology]
Sleeping Longer may Counter Effects of Obesity Genes [CBS News; Original study published in journal Sleep]
Driven to Distraction: Anticipating Phone Call may Increase Risk of Crash [Science Daily]
Vitamin D Supplements may Protect against Viral Infections in Winter [Eureka Alerts; Original study published in Journal of Leukocyte Biology]
Obesity Affects Job Prospects for Women [e! Science News; Original study published in International Journal of Obesity]
April 2012
Lack of Sleep May Boost Diabetes Risk [Live Science; Original study published in Science Translational Medicine]
Turmeric Extract May Help Protect Heart after Surgery [NewsDaily]
Is it True that Left-handed People are Smarter than Right-handed People? [Scientific American Mind]
Dangers of Chinese Medicine Brought to Light by DNA Study [Science Magazine]
Exercise improves Quality of Life during Breast Cancer Treatment [Eureka Alerts; Miami University and National Cancer Institute]
Tree Nut Consumption Linked to Lower Body Weight [ Original study published in Journal of American College of Nutrition]
More Trans Fat Consumption Linked to Aggression [Original study published in PLoS ONE]
November 2011
Meditation May be Useful in Autism and Schizophrenia [Hindustantimes; Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences]
Watching less TV and Sleeping More is Linked to Healthy Weight in Kids [Sciencedaily; presented at the 11th European Nutrition Conference in Madrid on Oct. 27, 2011]
Walking Through Doorways Causes Forgetting [Eureka Alerts; Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology]
June 2011
Children of Divorce Fall Behind in Math and Social Skills [Science Daily; American Sociological Review]
Study links Empathy, Self-esteem and Autonomy with Sexual Enjoyment [Eureka Alerts; The Journal of Adolescent Health.]
Single Moms have Poorer Health in Midlife [Live Science; American Sociological Review]
Eating Dirt Protects from Toxins and Parasites [Hindustantimes; The Quarterly Review of Biology]
May 2011
When Salad is not Salad [Science daily; Journal of Consumer Behavior]
How to Avoid Raising a Bully [Live Science]
The Reward of Doing Something [Current Directions in Psychological Science]
March 2011
Cell Phone Changes Brain Activity [Science News; JAMA]
Placebo Effect Works Both Ways [Science Daily; Science Translational Medicine]
Five Wacky Things That are Good for You [Live Science]
Tender Loving and Caring Promises Health and Happiness [American Psychologist]
The Better Off Sleep Better [Science Daily; Understanding Society, UK]
Feb 2011
Mindfulness Meditation Training Changes Brain Structures in Eight Weeks [Sciencedaily; Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging]
Can you Teach an Old Doctors New Tricks? [Eureka Alerts; Circulation]
What you Need to Know about Pregnant Sex [Live Science]
Aerobic Exercises Boosts Memory [Science News; Proceedings of National Academy of Science]
What are Your Relationship Deal Breakers? [New York Times]
Children of Working Mothers Face More Health Problems [Science Daily]
Jan 2011
Expert Reveal Keys to Keeping Resolutions [My Health News Daily]
Prayer can help handle difficult emotions [Science Daily; Original study published in Social Psychology Quarterly]
Sleepy Surgeons should get Patient’s consent [Scientific American; Original article in New England Journal of Medicine]
Path to Happiness [Yoga Journal]
Your Brain on Blueberries: Enhance Memory with the Right Foods [Scientific American Mind]
October 2010
Female Sexual Dysfunction ‘Invented by Drug Industry’ [Independent England]
Secret to Long Life: Just Enough Sleep [Science Daily]
TV Viewing Likely to Make you Feel Dissatisfied and… [Science Daily; Original study published in Mass Communication and Society]
Vigorous Exercise Reduces Breast Cancer Risk [Eureka Alerts]
September 2010
High Fat Diets During Puberty Linked to Risk for Breast Cancer Later [Science Daily]
Sleep-deprived Teens Pay Hefty Price [Live Science]
Mindfulness Meditation Increases Well-being in Adolescents [Eureka Alerts; original study published in Journal of Positive Psychology]
Success, not size 0, Makes Women Eat Less [ News Scientist]
Money Buys Unhappiness [Scientific American]
August 2010
Relationships Improves Odd of Your Survival [ScienceDaily; Original study published in PLoS Medicine]
Orgasm-seeking Women Finds Little Help From Science [LiveScience]
How to Erase Fear: In Humans [Scientific American]
Reality-TV and Cosmetic Surgery Linked, says Researchers [Eureka Alerts]
Depression Makes the World Look Dull [News Scientist]
March 2010
Meditation: Thicker Brain Fends of Pain [Science Daily; Original study published in the journal Emotion]
Stress in Womb can Alter Life Later [Live Science]
Dangers of Fat-laden Meals [Science News)
Others Know us Better than Our self [Washington University Press]
Hypnosis Can Help Control Pain...[University at Buffalo, USA]
January 2010
Yoga Practice Reduces Inflammation [Psychosomatic Medicine]
Poor People Smoke More [ Eureka Alerts]
Self-Control is Contagious [Live Science]
Sticking to Diet is More Than Will Power [Science Daily]
Flattery Will Get You Far [Scientific American]
Linkage between BPA and Heart Diseases Supported [Science News; Original study published in PLoS ONE]
December 2009
When You Eat is As Vital as What You Eat [Sciencedaily.com; the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences]
Loneliness Can be Contagious [Eurekalerts; Journal of Personality and Social Psychology]
Yoga boosts Heart Health [Science Daily; International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics]
How to find True Love [Scientific American Mind]
Portrait of a Multitasking Mind [Scientific American]
Helping Others is Good For You [NYT.com]
November 2009
Secrets of How Meditation Works [Scientific American Mind]
Music Improves Brain Function [Livescience]
TV Exposure May Lead to Aggressive Behavior [Sciencedaily]
Does Green Tea Prevents Cancer? [Eureka Alerts]
October 2009
Eating Sweets in Childhood Leads to Adult Aggression [Sciencedaily.com; Original study published in British Journal of Psychiatry]
Does Falling in Love Makes us More Creative? [Scientific American]
Even Modest Exercise Boosts Self-Image [Livescience.com; Original study published in Journal of Health Psychology]
Manager’s Hiring Practices Vary by Race, Ethnicity [Eurekaalerts.org; Original study published in The Journal of Labor Economics]
More Dairy Helps Fight Flab [Curtin University of Technology, Australia]
September 2009
Exercise: The Best Medicine [Livescience.com]
Media Multitaskers Pay Mental Price [Sciencedaily.com; Original research from Stanford University]
10 Ways to Speed up Your Metabolism [WedMD.com]
May 2009
Meditate to Build Your Brain [Science Blog; Original research from UCLA, USA)
Meditate your Way to Better Bladder Health [Sciencedaily.com; Original study from Loyola University Health System]
Bad Eating Habits? Blame the devil Within [TimesofIndia.com]
5 Ways to Protect Yourself (and others) from Swine Flu [Scientific American]
Inadequate Sleep Leads to Behavioral Problems [Sciencedaily.com; Original study from University of Helsinki)
April 2009
Sleep May Help Clear Brain For New Learning [ScienceDaily.com]
When Body Suffers, Mind Suffers [Monitor on Psychology]
Dogs Do Look Like Owners [Livescience.com]
March 2009
Humor Makes you Friendlier and Sexier [Scientific American]
Marriage Stress Can Cause Heart Disease [Independent.co.uk]
Brain Differences Found between Believers and Non-Believers [Sciencedaily.com; Original paper appearing online in Psychological Sciences]
Calories Count, Diets Fail [Livescience.com]
More Exercise in Middle Age Prolongs Life [Timesofindia.com; Original study published in British Medical Journal BMJ)]
Does Eating Fewer Calories Improve the Brain? [Scientific American Mind]
Money Does Not Buy Happiness [Journal of Judgment and Decision Making]
February 2009
Fresh Vegetables Reduces the Risk of Diabetes [Timesofindia.com]
Multivitamins Don’t Work, Study Finds [Livescience.com]
The Secret Ingredient in Kissing [Livescience.com]
How to Avoid Choking Under Pressure [Scientific American]
Exercise Boosts Post-Menopausal Woman’s Quality of Life [Hindustantimes.com; Original research published in Archives of Internal Medicine]
Living in Nature is Healthy [Sciencedaily.com]
January 2009
How Healthy Are Foods Advertised in Magazines? [ScienceDaily.com; Original study published in European Journal of Public Health, 2009]
Mellow Demeanor May Stave off Dementia [ Livescience.com]
Relaxation Helps in Maintaining Weight [TimesofIndia.com]
December 2008
Happiness is Contagious [Livescience.com] Original study published in British Medical Journal
Body Shape Does not Explain Risk [Sciencedaily.com]
Sugar Can be Addictive [Timesofindia.com]
November 2008
Unhappy People Watch More TV [ScienceDaily]
Exercise Prevents Fatty Liver [ScienceDaily]Original study published in Journal of Physiology
Turning Clocks Back May Help Heart [ LiveScience]
October 2008
Eat Slowly to Stay Slim [TimesofIndia.com] Original paper published in British Medical Journal
Western Diet is Global Heart Risk [WebMD] Original study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Selflessness Makes You Attractive [ScienceDaily.com] Original study published in the British Journal of Psychology
Mice Overcome Fear, Depression With Natural Prozac [Sciencedaily.com]
New Guidelines for Healthy Guidelines [TimesofIndia.com]
America’s Stress Level is Rising [Psych Central]
Are Bad Times Healthy? [New York Times]
September 2008
Healthy Living Cuts Early Death Risk [Timesofindia.com] Original study published in British Medical Journal.
Cut Calories to Save Muscles in Later Life [Science Daily.com]
August 2008
Does Greed Trigger Obesity? [International Journal of Obesity]
Woman on Pill Can’t Pick Up Best Mate [Independent.co.uk]
Poor Sleep Equals High Blood Pressure [TimesofIndia.com]
Parents Influences Whether Kids Eat Fruits and Veggies [Sciencedaily.com]
Immediate Weight Loss a Key To Diabetes Management [Ivanhoe.com]
April 2008
Sitting May be Making You Fatter [Sciencedaily.com]
Garlic Lowers Blood Pressure [Hindustantimes.com] Original Study is published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
We May Be Depressed Because We are having it Easy [Scientific American]
Good Lifestyle Can Change Genes [TimesofIndia.com] Original study published in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Science June 17, 2008.
Yoga Turns off Stress Genes [TimesofIndia.com] Original Study published in the PLOS one July 2, 2008
Meditation Delays The Progression of HIV/AIDS [ Journal of Brain, Behavior & Immunity, July 2008]
March 2008
Meditation Lowers Blood Pressure [Sciendaily.com]
Does Love Last [Monitor on Psychology]
Tai Chi Cures Diabetes [Hindustantimes.com]
Eight-Hours Sleep Key to Staying Slim [TimesofIndia.com]
January 2008
Positive Emotions Helps in Pain & Well-being [Yahoo Health News]
Yoga Has Multiple Benefits [HindustanTimes.com]
Updates to Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults [ScienceDaily.com]
Forgiving is Health-Promoting [LATimes.com]
Inner Peace Can Make a Difference [DailyRecord.co.uk]
2007
Lifestyle and Cancer Prevention: Making Choices that changes cancer risk [Sciencedaily.com]
Your lipstick can give you cancer. [Hindustantimes.com]
Fruits, veggies cut cancer risk [TimesofIndia.com]
Mormon fasting heart-healthy [CBC.ca]
Secret to raising smart kids [Scientific American]
Could a Good Sleep Help Fight Alzheimer’s? [Daily Mail, 2007]
First-born kids become CEO material
[ABC News, 2007]
Whole Grains are Good for Diabetes [PLOS Medicine, 2007]
You’re Likely To Order More Calories At A ‘Healthy’ Restaurant [Science Daily, 2007]
Exercise, Yoga Helps Breast Cancer Patient [Science Daily, 2007]
Food Additives Linked to Hyperactivity [TimesofIndia.com; Original Study published in The Lancet]
Western diet causes Breast Cancer [TimesofIndia.com] [Original study, Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention]
Wives have greater power in marriage[Sciencedaily.com]
Why do we yawn? [Science Daily]
Video Game Addiction: a New Diagnosis? [APA.org]
College Goer Refuse Help [Hindustantimes.com] Most of the adolescents facing severe mental problems do not seek out help in colleges. [Original Study]
Talking about your feelings helps [Hindustantimes.com] Sharing your feeling or putting them on to a paper is very therapeutic. [Original Study, Psychological Sciences]
Meditation Helps to Train Attention
[Three months of rigorous meditation practice induce a profound shift in how our brain allocate attention. Original study is published on PLOS Biology]
A Diet Rich in Veggies and Fruits is Best for Long-term Weight Loss [Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2007]
Best Workplace Stress Relievers
[Forbes.com, May 2007
Kids Are Watching Too Much TV [Associated Press, May 2007]
Is Your Kitchen Making You Sick? [Yahoo.com, May 2007]
