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  • Hiking in nature increases creativity

    Published December 13, 2012

    If your creative juices have temporarily dried up or you’re having something akin to writer’s block at work, get thee to the Appalachian Trail—or another backwoods spot

  • Anti-anxiety meds increase risk of pneumonia

    Published December 06, 2012

    Ativan, Valium and other benzodiazepines have been shown to increase the risk of getting pneumonia-- and dying from it – according to a study published in the journal Thorax

  • Study shows smoke-free workplaces really do save lives

    Published November 29, 2012

    About half of the U.S. population is affected by smoke-free workplace laws. But many health advocates believe this is not nearly enough. Now, a new study has bolstered their argument. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found these laws are associated with a sharply reduced incidence of heart attacks

  • Lawmakers urge FDA to regulate energy drinks

    Published November 16, 2012

    Two U.S. senators – Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthalare – are pushing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restrict caffeine levels in so-called “energy drinks,” which have been linked to multiple deaths

  • Cure for epilepsy? New device can reduce, stop seizures

    Published November 13, 2012

    Learn how one young mom's life changed drastically when she discovered a device that reduced her daily seizures to only one or two a month 

  • Study says person's trustworthiness determined by how close photo is taken

    Published October 25, 2012

    Which Mitt Romney looks more trustworthy? The one on the left or the one on the right? Most people will choose the one on the left, not because he’s showing less teeth and not because of the patriotic background. According to a new study, we judge a person’s trustworthiness by how close up the photo of him (or her) is taken

  • Antidepressants may increase risk of rare stroke

    Published October 18, 2012

    Taking Lexapro, Zoloft or other popular antidepressants may increase the risk of certain types of stroke, according to a study published in the journal Neurology

  • Computer games at work improve mental well-being, memory

    Published October 11, 2012

    At some companies, there’s no need to hide your computer when working. Companies like Cerner Corp., actually sanction game playing, so long as you’re playing one of the brain games it offers as part of its employee wellness program

  • Relieving stress by turning the boardroom into a band room

    Published October 04, 2012

    While some companies have brought in foosball and ping pong tables to help their employees shed the stress, others are turning to music. Baby boomer executives are encouraging the musicians in their rank and file to break out their instruments and play in the company band

  • Time to get your flu shot: What you need to know

    Published September 28, 2012

    It’s that time of the year again—time to get your flu shot. This year, there are several gentler and tailored options—meaning fewer reasons to skip it