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Genes and Eating Disorders
Read more: Genes and Eating DisordersScienceDaily: Potential Genetic Factor in Eating Disorders Identified. For the first time, scientists have discovered a possible biological culprit in the development of eating disorders during puberty: a type of estrogen called estradiol…
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Sex and Exercise
Read more: Sex and ExerciseAnother reason to move around–not a shock: Exercise May Boost Men’s Sexual Prowess. [M]en who were moderately active — walking briskly just 30 minutes a day, four days a week, or the equivalent — were about two-thirds less likely to have sexual dysfunction than their sedentary counterparts.
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Humor for Longer Life
Read more: Humor for Longer LifeA study seems to show that a sense of humor helps keep you alive longer. However… “There is reason to believe that sense of humor continues to have a positive effect on mental health and social life, even after people have become retirees, although the positive effect on life expectancy could not be shown after…
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The Safety Drug
Read more: The Safety DrugFrom ScienceDaily: Drug Induces a Memory of Safety in Rat Brains. Researchers have found a way to pharmacologically induce a memory of safety in the brain of rats, mimicking the effect of training. The finding suggests possibilities for new treatments for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders.
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Kabat-Zinn at Google
Read more: Kabat-Zinn at GoogleDid some surfing around, found more free mindfulness mp3s, linked at the bottom of this site’s mindfulness page. Also came across this, mindfulness guru Jon Kabat-Zinn speaking at Google–first explaining, then demonstrating the practice. So, if you’ve got an hour-twelve to spare…