News tagged with good health

Study: Folate helps repair damage linked to aging and disease

(PhysOrg.com) -- For more than half a century, scientists have known the importance of folate for good health, especially for expectant mothers. But now, researchers at the University of Florida have discovered an entirely ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created May 11, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (10) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Moderate alcohol consumption may help seniors keep disabilities at bay

(PhysOrg.com) -- It is well known that moderate drinking can have positive health benefits — for instance, a couple of glasses of red wine a day can be good for the heart. But if you're a senior in good health, light to moderate ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 15, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Study Finds Conscientious People Have Better Health

(PhysOrg.com) -- A recent study led by a researcher at UT Dallas reported that people classified as "conscientious" also tended to have better health, possibly because of more preventive health care.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Apr 28, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Naked mole genome sequenced

Scientists have sequenced the complete genome of the naked mole rat, a pivotal step to understanding the animal's extraordinarily long life and good health. A colony of more than 2,000 naked mole rats at The ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Planet of the Apes: Survival of the self-promoters

We humans can be a cocky species - so much so that a realistic self-image can be seen as a symptom of trouble.

Biology / Evolution

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1