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Standing up gets groups more fired up for team work

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From the SAGE Publications media release: Chairs provide great support during long meetings, but they may also be holding us back. Standing during meetings boosts the excitement around creative group processes and reduces people’s tendency… 

Immune response affects sleep and memory — new study

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From the University of Leicester media release: Fighting off illness- rather than the illness itself- causes sleep deprivation and affects memory, a new study has found. University of Leicester biologist Dr Eamonn Mallon said a… 

Bacteria help explain why stress, fear trigger heart attacks

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From the American Society for Microbiology media release: Scientists believe they have an explanation for the axiom that stress, emotional shock, or overexertion may trigger heart attacks in vulnerable people. Hormones released during these events… 

A life well spent: Consume now (in case you die early)

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From the Princeton University media release: You only live once. Carpe diem. You can’t take it with you. As often as we hear these clichés, they might include some real economic wisdom for some, according… 

The last bite keeps you coming back for more

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From the APS media release: Your memory for that last bite of a steak or chocolate cake may be more influential than memory for the first bite in determining when you want to eat it…