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A new study by German scientists found that of seafood stocks for which data was available, almost a third labeled "sustainable" by the Marine Stewardship Council are actually overfished. The Washington Post, 4/22/2012
READ MOREA study has found that exposure to violence (such as domestic violence between parents, physical maltreatment by an adult, or bullying) can cause changes in DNA leading to seven to 10 years of premature aging. This is because the telomeres get shorter as we age, and stress can contribute to that. There is something we
READ MOREMelinda Beck looks at the "cocktail party effect," in which people are able to focus on one conversation while being aware of conversations going on around them. Researchers say we can train our brains to maximize this kind of awareness, although the brain is wired to focus on just one thing. Read on to find
READ MOREThe virtual pin board is one of the fastest-growing Internet companies ever, with almost 19 million users. NBC News, 4/20/2012
READ MORENew research, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has found that people with a better sense of well-being tend to have healthier blood pressure, cholesterol and weight, and are more likely to exercise, eat healthier, get enough sleep and avoid smoking. Optimism in particular seems key, as a number of studies found the most
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