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April 3 · Issue #168 · View online
Your latest update featuring some of this week's studies published on StudyFinds.com.
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Smelly chemicals in your pet’s poop may reveal cancer-causing toxins lurking in your home
Cleaning up pet poop can be a stinky job, and a new study is giving owners even more reason to hold their noses.
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Just one avocado a week significantly lowers heart disease risk
Eating a single avocado a week can make a noticeable difference in your heart health, a new study finds. Researchers found that as little as two servings of the trendy fruit weekly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Do you live in one of the ‘most stressed’ states? Here’s where (and when) people are super frazzled
A new study finds the south is a tough place to be right now. Louisiana ranks as the most stressed in the nation, followed by Nevada, New Mexico, West Virginia, and Mississippi.
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Gut feeling: Your diet may be shaping your personality, study says
What’s on your plate may shape your personality, according to scientists from Texas A&M University. Most people may know the saying “you are what you eat,” but who knew it would prove so literal
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Staying hydrated cuts risk of heart problems: Here’s how much water you should drink daily
It’s no secret that drinking lots of water and staying hydrated is essential for robust, strong health in general. Now, researchers from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute reports consistently staying well-hydrated may also lower your risk for heart failure.
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Outgoing people have a harder time coping with retirement, study says
Extroverts may be the social butterflies of their workplace, but a new study finds these employees may actually have a harder time dealing with retirement than others.
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Do prison education programs actually help former inmates land good jobs?
Getting back on your feet after leaving prison is no easy task. One of the biggest barriers is finding a job willing to hire someone with a criminal record. Although inmates can learn marketable skills while in prison, a new study reveals many actually keep that education a secret when they reenter society.
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Drinking coffee may help treat ADHD, study says
Doctors may have an easy-to-fill prescription for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — more coffee.
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Pushy parents with high expectations behind rise in ‘perfectionism,’ mental health issues in kids
A new study warns that children feeling like they need to be “perfect” for their parents has risen dramatically, almost to the point of a “public health issue.”
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Women who earn more than their husbands — still end up doing more housework!
Successful women who make more money than their husbands still end up doing more housework than their spouse, a new study reveals.
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Taking omega-3 supplements boosts cancer treatments’ ability to cure disease
Taking fish oil pills — which contain omega-3 fatty acids — could help immunotherapy drugs cure cancer, a new study reveals. Researchers found omega-3 supplements boost these drugs’ ability to attack tumors.
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Space record: Hubble Telescope spots oldest star ever detected — 13 billion light years away!
An enormous star that’s now 28 billion light years away is the oldest ever to be detected, say astronomers. Over fifty times bigger than the Sun, its light has only just reached Earth.
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March Math-ness! Here’s what the numbers pick as the greatest shot in NCAA Tournament history
On paper, March Madness and math don’t have much in common — especially if you’re looking at a completely busted bracket. However, researchers from the College of Charleston have ranked the greatest shots in NCAA Tournament history, using mathematics to measure each memorable moment’s importance.
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Eyes up here! Ogling linked to ‘harmful’ sexual attitudes
Have you even been caught gazing at an extremely attractive person as they walk by? Although some may think the expression “look, but don’t touch” applies here, a new study finds even looking at someone’s body too much can lead to negative attitudes about the opposite sex.
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COVID can cause lingering brain damage — even in mild cases
COVID-19 started as a serious threat to the lungs, but it’s become just as synonymous with brain issues throughout the pandemic. Now, a new study is revealing exactly how the virus damages the central nervous system.
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Playing golf or tennis during middle age can prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Playing golf or tennis during middle age may seem like just another leisure time activity, but a new study finds it’s also doing a great job of keeping players’ minds healthy.
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People from the 80s unlikely to marry the first partner they move in with
The 1980s are famous for wild music, crazy fads, and even crazier hairdos. Now, a new study finds people born in the 80s have a harder time settling down — go figure.
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Google autocomplete helps legitimize conspiracy theorists, study says
Google’s autocomplete feature attempts to make internet browsing and the retrieval of accurate information easier, but is this supposedly convenient attribute helping fuel conspiracy theories and mislead the public?
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Selfies can significantly distort the face, especially your nose
If a particularly bad selfie has you contemplating plastic surgery, think twice, because a new study says that selfie may not be portraying the true you.
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Secret to everlasting love — is combining finances, study concludes
Couples with joint bank accounts tend to stay together, according to a new relationship study with a financial twist by Cornell University researchers. It turns out combining finances with your significant other may be the secret ingredient to long-lasting love.
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Complete human genome mapped by scientists for the first time ever
After more than 20 years, scientists have successfully mapped the complete human genome. Researchers say it contains over six billion “letters” of DNA.
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Poll: 2 in 3 think Will Smith should be charged for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
Will Smith’s slap across the face of comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars will sadly live on forever as one of the most unforgettable moments in Academy Awards history.
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Digital drugs? Many people are using binaural beats to get high, research shows
Will the next generation of drugs be coming out of your headphones? A new survey is revealing the growing use of sound as a psychedelic drug.
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Avocados for dogs? Study debunks claims superfood is toxic for pets
Are avocados really toxic and harmful to dogs? A new study finds this long-time claim appears to be just a myth. A team from the University of Illinois adds using the superfood to make dog chow would actually provide pets with a healthy source of nutrition.
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‘First-of-its-kind’ nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 could be available this year
A nasal spray that blocks COVID-19 infection and treats people who are already sick could be available within the next six months, according to researchers at Cornell University.
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Naptime for kids helps to boost their reading skills, study reveals
Daytime naps could boost reading skills among preschoolers, a new study finds. An international team says children learning what letters correspond to what sounds do better on tests if they have some sleep before the exam.
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The length of your fingers may determine how sick you get from COVID-19
Your risk of ending up in the hospital with COVID-19 may literally be in your own hands. A new study finds finger length displays a link to a person’s sex hormone levels. What does this have to do with COVID-19?
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Artificial sweeteners can increase cancer risk, study warns
If you think picking a packet of zero-calorie Splenda is going to let you have your cake and eat it too, think again. New research from France reveals that consuming common artificial sweeteners can increase your risk for cancer.
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Cases of cognitive decline more than doubles in older adults over past decade
Everyone forgets where they left their keys every once in a while, but research suggests forgetting things will be just the beginning of problems for many people. New research from England finds the number of cases of cognitive decline more than doubled in ten years, increasing the likelihood of dementia.
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61% of drivers admit someone else notices they’re having car trouble before them
Do your car repair skills need a tune-up? Eight in 10 Americans feel confident in their ability to assess when their vehicle needs maintenance — but the majority (61%) admit that others notice their car issues before they do.
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