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February 13 · Issue #161 · View online
Your latest update featuring some of this week's studies published on StudyFinds.com.
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Love in the USA: Here are the states where people stay married longest
On Valentine’s Day, love is definitely in the air — but it might be a little more potent in certain states. Although couples would like for their love to last forever, a new study finds where you live may have a lot to say about that.
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Worst ways to get engaged: Via text message, phone call, or at a fast-food joint are top 3!
What are the best and worst ways to get engaged? The most sure-fire path to the altar may begin during a romantic, intimate dinner. A survey of 2,000 Americans in a relationship finds that half believe wining-and-dining their potential spouse may help seal the deal when proposing.
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Super Bowl 2022 betting: Average gambler to throw down $462 on big game
Cincinnati Bengals or Los Angeles Rams — who ya taking? One-third of Americans will be tuning into Super Bowl LVI this year looking for a win — for their own bank account!
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James Webb Telescope sends back its first images from space, including a ‘selfie’
The James Webb Space Telescope has seen its first star – 18 times. The NASA images, released on Feb. 11, show light from the same star as the brand-new telescope works on aligning its 18 mirrors for deep space exploration.
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Artificial fish grown from human cardiac cells swims just like a heart beats
Scientists from Harvard University have created a fish that’s all heart — literally. Using stem cells, researchers have grown their own artificial fish which can actually swim around their tank by mimicking the beating of a human heart!
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Cutting calories linked to gene that may help create a treatment to extend human lifespans
Scientists may be on the verge of a treatment that can extend the human lifespan — thanks to a protein tied to how much you eat.
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7 Health Benefits From Drinking Coffee Every Day, According To Scientists
Coffee lovers around the world who reach for their favorite morning brew probably aren’t thinking about the ways it improves their health. Most people are drinking coffee simply because of its ability to provide a much-needed energy boost from caffeine. However, according to numerous studies, coffee also offers fantastic health benefits.
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Eating prunes may help prevent bone loss in older women
Prunes rarely get as much love as other fruits, but researchers from Penn State suggest older, menopausal women should consider adding at least a few prunes to their daily diet.
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Ditching the Western diet could help you live up to 13 years longer
Switching to a healthier diet of nuts, beans, and whole grains can help you live a decade longer, a new study on longevity reveals.
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Lifting weights for just 3 SECONDS a day can improve muscle strength!
No time for exercise? No problem! A new study finds lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can still have a positive impact on your muscle strength in the long run.
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Nearly all young children have traces of tobacco on their hands, study reveals
Young children are often getting their hands into everything. Unfortunately, a new study finds one of those things is tobacco.
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Study of 6,000 Weight Watchers success stories reveals biggest secret to losing pounds + keeping them off
Losing weight is obviously easier for some than it is for others. So, what’s the secret to shedding excess pounds and keeping the weight off? A new study reveals the biggest secret to success may be finding the ability to overcome setbacks in your weight loss plan.
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Watching TV, listening to music before bed can actually help you get BETTER sleep
Can’t fall asleep without having the TV on while in bed? Turns out you may be doing yourself a favor. Research reveals that catching up on your favorite sitcom or listening to some music before bedtime could ensure a better night’s sleep.
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New birth control option traps sperm inside semen’s natural gel
A new, over-the-counter contraceptive could prevent pregnancy by trapping a man’s sperm inside the natural gel of his semen, a new study explains.
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College is no equalizer? Study finds student debt still holds low-income graduates back
Getting a college degree often opens up opportunities in the working world that lead to higher salaries and even better health. Although many view a college diploma as “the great equalizer” when it comes to financial and personal well-being, a new study finds the costs of that education keep holding lower-income families back.
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Taking acetaminophen regularly linked to high blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most common medications worldwide for treating and managing both short-term and chronic aches and pains. Now, however, researchers from the University of Edinburgh are warning that people who use it regularly are more likely to have high blood pressure.
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Ball’s in her court: Dates more likely to end in bed if women make the first move
“Hookup culture” is something many people likely associate with young adults, and especially young men. Despite that perception, a new study finds dates are more likely to end in sex if the woman makes the first move.
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Hard times: 7 in 10 Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck now
In these tough financial times, a new study finds it’s getting harder and harder for people to save any of their money. In fact, seven in 10 Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck.
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Two-thirds of singles think Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be strictly about romance
Who says your online friends aren’t real friends? Gen Z and millennial Americans are feeling lonelier than ever since the start of the pandemic – but a new study finds online apps are helping them connect to others in need.
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Dog poo is so full of nutrients, it’s actually harming nature reserves
Dog feces and urine could be damaging nature reserves because of how many nutrients they carry. A surprising new study reveals that a dog’s waste contains so much nitrogen and phosphorus, it’s actually beyond the legal limits for fertilization!
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Transplanting belly fat into the spine could help cure paralysis from spinal cord injuries
A groundbreaking new procedure has found a way to turn belly fat into a material which can repair spinal cord damage that leaves patients paralyzed.
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Humans feel more comfortable talking to ‘female’ robots, study reveals
When it comes to robots, a new study finds the future really is female. A Washington State University researcher has found that people respond better to robots which have “female” characteristics instead of male ones.
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Loneliness and social isolation can raise the risk older women die of a ‘broken heart’
Many lonely older women die, literally, of a broken heart while in social isolation, a new study reveals. The findings are particularly troubling when considering the social distancing measures the world is using to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
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More body fat linked to greater risk of cognitive decline, memory issues
The human body is very much the sum of its parts. If one bodily area is out of whack, it’s very likely that other organs and processes will have a problem as well.
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Secrets of the universe revealed? Gravitational waves in space may soon provide answers
Humans have looked up at the night sky and pondered what it all means for as long as we’ve been building fires and sketching crude drawings on cave walls. We’ve come a long way since those days, but many mysteries remain when it comes to space.
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What’s a mortgage? 7 in 10 homeowners don’t understand the details of buying a house
It turns out the saying “home sweet home” isn’t so sweet for homeowners. Seven in 10 Americans admit that owning a home is one of the most difficult parts of being an adult.
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Winter Olympics by the numbers: Going for gold scores athletes $15,000 more than winning silver!
The 2022 Winter Olympics may end up being called the “Olympics on a budget.” A new study reveals the Beijing Winter Games have an estimated budget of $3.9 billion.
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Chemicals in wine and chocolate help scientists create coating that destroys body odor
Scientists have created an anti-microbial lining that can wipe out body odor thanks to some sweet-smelling chemicals in wine and chocolate.
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Here’s what your workout habits say about your personality
Americans who love hitting the gym and taking selfies while they work out are more likely to exercise in the morning.
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