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Serving larger portions of veggies found to increase young kids' veggie consumption
A Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 25, 2021


2.5 grams of pure cocoa found to improve your vision in daylight
Eating 2.5 grams of pure natural cocoa powder serves to improve visual acuity in healthy young adults and in daylight conditions
Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2021


Scientists believe that aliens from these star-systems could be watching us
Scientists believe that 1,715 star-systems could have spotted Earth since human civilization blossomed about 5,000 years ago.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2021


Research finds that spirituality can promote the health of breast cancer survivors
MU assistant professor Jennifer Hulett finds link between forgiveness, congregational support and improved health and well-being.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021


You might not be falling for Clickbait as much as you think - according to a new study
Clickbait headlines might not lure readers as much as previously thought and may actually confuse AI.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021


Earth now has a 5th 'Southern Ocean' according to National Geographic
The decision coincides with the launch of a new initiative to inform, inspire and empower people to live more lightly on the planet.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021


According to new research, stress induced grey hair is reversible
While it may seem intuitive that stress can accelerate graying, the researchers were surprised to discover that hair color can be restored.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021


What Facebook can tell us about behavior change and dietary choices
[June 22, 2021: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis] Lifestyle changes for demand-side climate change mitigation is...
Joseph Shavit
Jun 22, 2021


Everything you wanted to know about Warp Drive including if it's possible
The distances between t he stars are so vast that they can make your brain melt.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 21, 2021


Altruistic babies? Study shows infants are willing to give up food, help others
Altruistic helping, the act of giving away something desirable, even at a cost to oneself, is no more evident than when it comes to food
Joseph Shavit
Jun 20, 2021


Childhood exercise can maintain and promote cognitive function in later life
Researchers found a positive association between childhood exercise and the maintenance and promotion of cognitive function in later life.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 18, 2021


Researchers find optimal way to pay off student loans
After graduating or leaving college, many students face a difficult choice: Pay off their student loans fast or repay over time
Joseph Shavit
Jun 18, 2021


Simple urine test may help early detection of brain tumors
A recent study revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2021


Commercial video games could help treat mental illness
Popular video games have the potential to provide low-cost, easy access, effective and stigma-free support for some mental health issues
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2021


Amazing good news about how menopause changes your brain
Research shows that menopause changes a woman’s brain, but many of the changes are temporary and the brain eventually supplements them
Joseph Shavit
Jun 16, 2021


Soaking up the sun: Artificial photosynthesis promises clean, sustainable source of energy
The process of turning sunlight directly into usable energy called photosynthesis may soon be a feat humans are able to mimic
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021


That song is stuck in your head, but it's helping you to remember
UC Davis research suggests earworms, songs that get stuck in your head, help to preserve memory for music and life events.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021


Electricity-eating bacteria could help oceans absorb more carbon
Global oceans absorb about 25% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021


Common cold exposure is found to combat COVID-19 infection
Researchers found that in patients with the COVID-19 infection only, antiviral defenses are low and SARS-CoV-2 viral load is high
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021


Study finds that our earliest memories can start from the age of two-and-a-half
New study and a review of decades of data pushes the memory clock back over a year, but the study confirms everyone is different
Joseph Shavit
Jun 14, 2021
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