For American students, spending a semester or two studying in a foreign country means the opportunity to improve foreign language skills and become immersed in a different culture. And for some of those students, studying abroad can involve greater alcohol consumption. New results from University of Washington researchers point to why some students drink more… Continue reading
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Dangerous infections from the pets for your child
Caring for pets offers a tremendous learning experience for kids, teaching them responsibility, gentleness, and respect for nature and other living beings. Like adults, kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with their pets. But animals and pets can transmit infections to humans, especially kids. So if you’re thinking about buying… Continue reading
Marathon trainings for beginners
Planning to run your first marathon or half marathon? You’re not alone. Participation in marathons and half-marathons is up — in a big way. Half-marathon finishers totaled 1 million in 2009, says Ryan Lamppa of Running USA, an organization devoted to the running industry. Marathon finishers totaled 467,000. What’s the appeal? “People are not as… Continue reading
Stem cells for stroke therapy from menstrual blood
The potential for stem cells derived from menstrual blood to benefit stroke sufferers will be jointly investigated by researchers at the University of South Florida, Cryo-Cell International, Inc., a global stem cell company based in Oldsmar, FL, and Saneron CCEL Therapeutics, Inc. a Tampa-based biotechnology company. The research team is supported by a $100,000 grant… Continue reading
The aromatherapy and your relaxing sleep
Sedating aromas: Using an oil burner to disperse essential oils is a wonderfully fragrant way to calm an overactive mind and lull your tired body to sleep. Some essential oils have a gentle sedative effect. Essential oils need to be stored in a cool place in airtight containers. Dark glass bottles are best for long… Continue reading
The happiness is in your hands
A new study suggests the key to long-term happiness may lie not only in your genes, but also in the choices you make in life. Researchers say the findings contradict the popular notion that life satisfaction is largely determined by a person’s genes, marital status, or personality. Instead, researchers found choices relating to one’s partner,… Continue reading
Opportunities for healthy and delicous school lunch
Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids get to call the shots on which foods they’ll eat. Luckily, school lunches have improved over the years, both in taste and nutrition, with many serving healthier dishes, such as grilled chicken sandwiches and salads. But some still exceed recommendations for fat. In the typical… Continue reading
There is connection between genetic alteration and male Infertility
One in seven couples worldwide has difficulty conceiving a child, and male infertility is thought to account for nearly half of those cases. Although the cause of male infertility is often unknown, scientists have now discovered a genetic alteration that disrupts sperm production in otherwise healthy men. The research, published by Cell Press in the… Continue reading