More alcohol sales sites in a neighborhood equates to more violence, and the highest assault rates are associated with carry-out sites selling alcohol for off-premise consumption, according to new research released Feb. 21 by two Indiana University professors. Using crime statistics and alcohol outlet licensing data from Cincinnati, Ohio, to examine the spatial relationship between… Continue reading
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Some tricks for healthier soups
While most Americans view soup as a quick lunch item or long-simmered main course, soups are easy to make and are terrific first courses for people trying to lose weight. Broth-based soups fill you up without being high in calories or fat. Low-Fat Substitutions Here are a few tricks for upping the flavor of your… Continue reading
Have problems with memory? Take more magnesium
Having trouble remembering where you left your keys? Forgot the name of an acquaintance? A new study suggests that increasing your intake of magnesium, an essential mineral found in dark leafy vegetables and certain fruits, beans, and nuts, may help combat memory lapses associated with aging. In the study, published Jan. 28 in Neuron, neuroscientists… Continue reading