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November 2, 2012

 

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How Similar Are Humans And Chimps?

I know that humans and chimps share something like 98 percent of our DNA. But what does this really mean?

October 31, 2012

 

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Why Are Kids So Sedentary?

I keep hearing about how something like one third of all American kids are either overweight or obese...

October 4, 2012

 

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Children’s Programming Replete With Bullying

According to a new content analysis of popular kids shows, youngsters in the US are constantly exposed to cruel scenarios played out on parents' TV screens.

October 3, 2012

 

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Parents May Be Happier Than Childless Couples

I keep hearing about studies suggesting that parents are less happy than childless couples and single people without children. How sound is this science?

October 1, 2012

 

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How Are Weight And Eating Time Related?

Does eating at "bad hours" affect weight?

September 28, 2012

 

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The Origins Of Human Speech

Some researchers are now considering the hypothesis that human speech evolved not from primate sounds but more from monkey facial gestures.

September 3, 2012

 

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Fear Smells Like Sugar

Fear smells like sugar. At least that's the case for zebra fish.

August 10, 2012

 

man and dog

For A Stress Free Life, Get A Dog!

Many studies have shown that caring for a dog is a great way to get more exercise, relieve stress, and generally improve quality of life.

July 24, 2012

 

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Cold Lab Mice Are Getting Stressed

Lab mice are kept in cold labs which can be a huge problem.

June 29, 2012

 

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Can Staying Physically Active Help You Perform Better At Work?

According to a study, being physically active can protect against job burnout, helping you perform better at work.

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