Mind and Body - Page 622

October 23, 2015

Game reveals why people skip condoms, vaccinations

A new game, loosely modeled after the spread of gonorrhea, offers a new way for researchers to study people's motivations for choosing whether or not to use condoms, get flu shots or otherwise protect themselves from epidemics

October 23, 2015

Are you living in a stressed-out state? Here's how to loosen up

Here's how the 10 most stressed states (and any of you who are not "experiencing enjoyment" as much as you'd like) can loosen up a little and relax

October 23, 2015

Sugar, soft drinks negatively impact kidney function

Consuming soft drinks and sugar can ultimately lead to poor kidney function, two new studies have revealed.

October 23, 2015

'Body Worlds' exhibit: Real human organs teach lessons about health

At the “Body Worlds” exhibit in New York’s Times Square, visitors will find a unique collection of nearly 200 human specimens on display – from full bodies to single organs.

October 23, 2015

Vegetable fats tied to less prostate cancer spread

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, men who eat a diet high in vegetable fats, such as those in nuts and olive oil, may be less likely to have their disease spread, a new study suggests.

October 23, 2015

Newly discovered gene strengthens heart, fights breast tumors

A new study has pinpointed a single gene that appears to both strengthen the heart –  without exercise – and halt the spread of breast cancer.

October 23, 2015

9 Super Bowl snacks made healthy

The average football fan eats about a day’s worth of calories during the big game, and the U.S. Calorie Control Council estimates that Americans pack away 11 million pounds of chips on Super Bowl Sunday. Instead, snack on these delicious and healthy game day recipes

October 23, 2015

How to find the perfect sneaker

What do you really need in a running shoe to work out safer, longer, and better? Our guide bottom-lines it

October 23, 2015

1 colonoscopy may be enough for a lifetime

For some people, one colonoscopy at age 50 may be enough for their whole lives, a new study suggests

October 23, 2015

Study Uncovers Genes That Aid Malarial Resistance

U.S. researchers have identified 11 genes that malaria parasites use to defend themselves against standard treatments, a finding that could prolong the life of current drugs or help find better ones