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Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Increased Metabolic Rate May Lead to Accelerated Aging

A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher metabolic rates predict early natural mortality, indicating that higher energy turnover may accelerate aging in humans.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 05/03 at 11:02 AM
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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Research Shows Racial Bias Influences Views of Obama

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Racial prejudice among some white Americans—even if unintentional—influences their views of President Barack Obama’s “Americanism” and their assessment of how well he is performing in office, according to a University of Delaware doctoral student.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 04/28 at 02:16 PM
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Aspirin, Ibuprofen Reduce Effectiveness of SSRI Antidepressants

A study in mice and in a human population shows that use of anti-inflammatory drugs reduces the effectiveness of SSRIs, the most widely used class of antidepressant medications.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 04/26 at 01:29 PM
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Monday, April 25, 2011

Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline

According to research conducted at Rush University Medical Center, frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay cognitive decline in old age. The study has just been posted online in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 04/25 at 12:38 PM
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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Study of News Release Effectiveness

The natural history of news releases just received an evolutionary transfusion of vitality. News releases are very effective if done properly. News releases have been repeatedly declared dead, but those prognostications are completely false and missing the point.

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Posted by Roger Johnson on 04/21 at 09:55 AM
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

It’s Time to Bring Shakespeare Out of the Closet

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New book edited by American University professor explores thinking queerly about Shakespeare.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 04/20 at 10:03 AM
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

For Wrestlers, ‘Weight Cutting’ Has Psychological Effects

For collegiate wrestlers, rapid reductions in body mass over a few days before a match can adversely affect psychological function.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 04/19 at 10:08 AM
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Monday, April 18, 2011

Empowered Workers Are Better, More Productive Workers

A new study from the University of Iowa confirms that workers who feel empowered by their employers have higher morale and are more productive, regardless of their industry, job or even culture.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 04/18 at 01:53 PM
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Algae Could Replace 17% of U.S. Oil Imports

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A new study shows that 17 percent of the United States’ imported oil for transportation could be replaced by biofuel made from algae. Researchers also determined that the water needed to grow that algae could be substantially reduced by cultivating it in the nation’s sunniest and most humid regions.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 04/13 at 01:03 PM
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Friday, April 08, 2011

King Crabs Invade Antarctica, Could Jeopardize Cures for Disease

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For the first time in millions of years, king crabs are invading Antarctica which could mean organisms with disease-fighting compounds may be wiped out.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 04/08 at 12:33 PM
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