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June 30 · Issue #20 · View online
Your bi-weekly update featuring some of the latest studies published on StudyFinds.org.
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Study: Republicans, Democrats Actually Agree On Trump’s Twitter Antics
President’s Trump’s daily Twitter posts have been a calling card of his presidency since taking office. Most of the time his tweets seem to breed argument and division, but a surprising study out of the University of Buffalo finds that both political parties may have much more in common than expected when it comes to the president’s social media presence.
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New Study Sheds Light On Tired, Overworked Nurses: 1 in 8 Takes Meds To Help Stay Awake
A staggering number of nurses may suffer from insomnia and about one in eight admit to taking medication to help them stay awake during the day, a new study finds.
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Children Raised In Rural Areas Have Better Motor Skills Than Urban Children, Study Finds
Many studies point to the mental health benefits of living in greener areas outside cities, but could living in the countryside also be better for us physically? A study out of Finland shows that young children living in rural areas have better motor skills than those living in urban areas.
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Exercise In The Morning Sharpens Brains Of Older Adults, Study Finds
Older adults who regularly partake in moderate-intensity workouts in the morning enjoy the benefits of a sharper brain during the day when it comes to cognitive performance, a recent study shows.
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Facebook Makes Us Happier? Surprising Study Shows Social Media Improves Mental Health!
There’s no shortage of research pointing to the downsides of too much time on social media. But could a daily Facebook session actually be good for mental health? A new study claims that spending time on social media regularly may make us happier and improve our psychological well-being.
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Study: Ocean Bacteria Invades Skin Within Minutes, Raising Risk For Infections
You may be bringing home a few new friends the next time you take a swim in the ocean. Researchers at the University of California have found that ocean bacteria invade and change the skin microbiome after just 10 minutes of swimming, increasing the likelihood of infections.
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Buckle Up: Survey Reveals 27% Of Americans Are ‘Zombie Drivers’
Zombie movies, TV shows, and comic books have become a big part of American pop culture in recent years, but who knew that the actual zombie apocalypse is happening on a highway near you? A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. drivers has revealed that more than a quarter of Americans are “zombie drivers.”
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Study: Deep Breathing Techniques Improve Focus, Keep Brain ‘Youthful’
Most people who have ever attended a yoga class should be familiar with some method of deep breathing. As it turns out, research shows these breathing techniques rooted in ancient wisdom improve our ability to focus.
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Study: Students Who Play Instruments, Take Music Classes Have Better Grades Than Peers
High school music courses frequently fall victim to budget cuts due to the general belief that other subjects, such as math or history, are more important to students’ education. However, a new study performed at the University of British Columbia finds that high schoolers enrolled in at least one musical course score significantly higher grades than their non-musical peers.
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Your ‘True’ Personality Shows When Faced With A ‘Crunch Time’ Decision, Study Finds
If you’ve ever wondered about someone’s true nature, place them in a time-critical situation and observe how they act. According to a recent study conducted at Ohio State University in collaboration with Zhejiang University in China, certain personality traits, such as selfishness or pro-social behavior, become more pronounced when an individual is faced with a quick decision.
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CBD For Strep Throat? Study Finds Cannabidiol As Effective As Powerful Antibiotics
More and more people are turning to cannabidiol (CBD) products for their purported benefits when it comes to health and wellness. Now it seems the chemical compound may be useful when it comes to fighting illness: a new study shows CBD is an effective antibiotic treatment against the bacteria responsible for serious infections like strep or staph.
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Study: Most Testosterone Boosters Nothing But Bull, Will Leave You + Your Wallet Limp
If you’ve visited a health or fitness supplement store recently you’ve probably seen testosterone boosters, or “T-boosters,” for sale. These supplements are marketed as a natural way for men to gain muscle and increase their libido, but new research finds that these supplements have little to no real scientific evidence to support their claims.
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Anti-Immigration Policies Causing Anxiety To Surge Among U.S.-Born Hispanic Teens
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley finds that all of this debate around immigration is taking a significant mental toll on California’s Hispanic youth population, including the children of American citizens.
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Sewage Water Study Suggests U.S. Drug Use Much Higher Than Estimated
Illegal drug use in the United States is hardly a new concept. From alcohol prohibition almost 100 years ago to the Reagan administration’s “Just say no” campaign of the 1980s, drugs have been a part of the national conversation for a long time. But, how many Americans are really using illicit drugs?
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Your Kitchen Sponge May Hold Answer To Beating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is appearing more and more all over the world. This isn’t a trend to be taken lightly; the World Health Organization classifies antibiotic-resistant bacteria as one of the top threats to global health today. Now, a new study finds that the answer to this problem can be found inside that dirty kitchen sponge you forgot to throw out last week.
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