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What is the upside of feeling too sad for chocolate?

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From the University of Chicago Press Journals media release: The instant gratification and the pleasure derived from consuming excessive [low quality] chocolate and deep-fried foods can lead way to a double-edged sword of negative consequences… 

Higher blood pressure is linked to a lower tendency to worry

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From the Plataforma SINC media release: Blood pressure modulates a person’s tendency to worry and can be associated with a “tranquilising” effect when elevated. This is indicated in a new study, led by Spanish researchers,… 

Paternal obesity and autism risk in the child

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From the Norwegian Institute of Public Health media release: As the first researcher to study the role of paternal obesity in autism, Dr. Pål Surén emphasises that this is still a theory and requires much… 

Poor sleep doubles hospitalizations in heart failure patients

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From the European Society of Cardiology media release: Poor sleep doubles hospitalisations in heart failure, according to new research in nearly 500 patients presented today at EuroHeartCare 2014. EuroHeartCare is the official annual meeting of… 

Timing training can increase accuracy in golf and soccer

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From the Umea University media release: Practicing your timing and rhythmicity can make you a more precise and stable golfer or soccer player. This is the result of findings from Umeå researcher Marius Sommer, who… 

Lowering Your Cholesterol May Improve Your Sex Life

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From the Rutgers media release: A new Rutgers study is giving hope to older men concerned about the effects of cholesterol-lowering medications on their sexual health. The research, conducted at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical… 

Reducing anxiety with a smartphone app

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From the Association for Psychological Science media release: Playing a science-based mobile gaming app for 25 minutes can reduce anxiety in stressed individuals, according to research published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the…