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September 1 · Issue #28 · View online
Your bi-weekly update featuring some of the latest studies published on StudyFinds.org.
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The Closer You Live To Nature The Happier You’ll Be, Study Finds
If you’re on the lookout for a new apartment or home in a big city, try and find a place near a park or nature reserve. According to a new study, living within walking distance to an urban green space is associated with improved feelings of happiness, self-worth, and overall life satisfaction.
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Toast To This: Red Wine Drinkers Enjoy Better Gut Health, Study Finds
Red wine has already been linked to a number of health benefits, including improved blood circulation, but a new study finds that people who drink red wine enjoy increased gut microbiota diversity (that’s a good thing) in comparison to non-drinkers.
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Expert Warns Lack Of Sleep Changes DNA Behavior, Can Lead To Weight Gain, High Blood Pressure
Everyone knows sleep is important, but that doesn’t stop millions from staying up late and neglecting their beauty rest each night. There’s no shortage of research showing how lack of ample sleep can affect one’s mental health, but experts also warn that it also raises the risk of heart disease, may lead to weight gain, and can even change the way our DNA behaves.
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Online Brain-Training Games Can Be Cognitive Fountains Of Youth For Seniors
It may not be so easy in our elder years to get around like we used to, but that doesn’t mean our brains have to slow down too. A recent University of California, Irvine-led study found that people in their 70s can multitask cognitively just as well as younger adults their 20s with the help of online brain-training exercises.
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Study: Americans Wind Up Wasting About Half The Food Stored In The Refrigerator
The refrigerator is an integral part of the quintessential American home, and many people make it a priority to keep their fridge stocked with food. Normally there’s nothing wrong with picking up an extra carton of eggs at the market, but according to a new study, many Americans are buying and storing food that they are only going to end up throwing out.
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Told You So! Women Remember Events Better Than Men, Study Finds
Who is most likely to have a memory like an elephant? A woman or a man? When it comes to specific events, a new study backs the claim that women have better recall. But researchers say memories come in many forms, and men do have some advantages.
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Majority Of Youths Support Transgender Bathroom Rights, Poll Reveals
The subject of bathroom policies in relation to gender identity is a hot button topic in American culture today. Now, a new poll finds that eight in ten (79%) young people between the ages of 14-24 believe that transgender individuals should use whichever bathroom they are most comfortable with.
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Single Exercise Session Boosts Cognition, Memory In Older Adults, Study Finds
Exercise is important at any age, but it’s an especially good idea for older adults to make getting off the couch — at least once in a while — a priority. Keeping our bodies in motion as we age promotes a number of physical benefits, and now a new study conducted at the University of Iowa finds exercise can also boost mental performance in some older adults — after just one trip to the gym.
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Breaking The Habit: Self-Control Strategies Require Much More Than Willpower, Study Finds
Self-control or self-discipline strategies aimed at improving one’s life — such as eating more vegetables, watching less television, or saving money for retirement — require a lot more than sheer willpower to be effective, according to a new study.
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Hearts & Minds: Study Finds Marriage May Help Ward Off Dementia
New research shows that divorcees are most likely to develop dementia, compared to those who are widowed, cohabiters, or simply never married.
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New Age Of Politics? Half Of Americans Feel Trump, Biden, Sanders Too Old To Be President
Many polls have pointed to a general election featuring President Trump facing off against Joe Biden in 2020, but would the country be better off with a younger president? According to a survey conducted by StudyFinds.org, 72 years old is the average age at which Americans think a presidential candidate is too old to run for office.
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Just Thinking About Investing In Stock Market Sparks Anxiety In 60% Of Americans
Investing in the stock market has always come with a certain amount of risk, but there is also potential to for big earnings and financial stability later on in life. According to a recent survey of over 1,000 Americans, it seems more and more people are becoming wary of the market and its volatility: 60% of respondents said they feel anxiety when considering whether or not to invest in stocks.
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Studies Show Mindfulness Can Improve Grades, Lower Stress Among Middle Schoolers
Mindfulness, or the process of focusing all of one’s attention on the present moment, is typically thought of as an adult hobby and often associated with meditation. However, two new studies conducted at MIT have found that mindfulness can also be a helpful academic tool for young middle schoolers.
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Study: Nuclear War Between U.S., Russia Would Threaten Nearly All Of Humanity
In the event of a nuclear conflict between the United States and Russia, most of the Northern Hemisphere would be engulfed in freezing temperatures all year long, according to researchers at Rutgers University. This bonafide nuclear winter would seriously hurt crop growth and growing season in some areas by nearly 90%.
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Molar Mystery: Elite Athletes Prone To Dental Issues, Despite Brushing Twice Daily
An interesting new study conducted at University College London (UCL) finds that elite athletes experience high rates of oral disease — despite the fact that they brush their teeth more often than most people.
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Never Too Late: Seniors Who Rarely Exercise Benefit From Gym As Much As Life-Long Athletes
If you’ve been avoiding the gym because you feel like you should have gotten started years ago, a new study conducted in England may be just the extra bit of motivation you’re looking for. Researchers from The University of Birmingham have found that seniors who have never committed to a long-term fitness regimen can still build the same amount of muscle mass as a seasoned athlete around the same age.
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Life In The Big City: Urban Crows Developing High Cholesterol From Discarded Human Food
A new study finds that urban crows are displaying much higher blood cholesterol levels than their rural counterparts. Researchers theorize this discrepancy is due to urban crows regularly eating discarded, processed human food, such as fast-food cheeseburgers.
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Cheers! Sports Fans Enjoy Self-Esteem Boost For Days After Watching Their Team Win
There’s no better feeling than watching your favorite sports team come from behind and pull off an exciting victory. People become extremely attached and connected to their sports teams, but there may be a positive mental health outcome as a result.
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Study: Political Campaigns May Influence Societal Acceptance Of Violence Against Women
Among the most talked about subjects on the campaign trail during the 2016 election season was sexism and violence against women. Now, a study by researchers at Lehigh University has found that political campaigns may influence the acceptance of violence against women.
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Smog & Sadness: Study Suggests Link Between Air Pollution & Psychiatric Disorders
Could the very air we breathe have an impact on our mental health? That’s the suggestion coming out of a new international study conducted in the United States and Denmark.
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Not So Bad After All? Adolescent Smartphone Use Not Linked To Poor Mental Health, Study Claims
There are seemingly countless news stories and reports these days linking excessive smartphone use to increased bouts of anxiety, depression, and loneliness, among other negative consequences. Surprisingly, a new study conducted at The University of California, Irvine is bucking that trend.
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Study: Seeing World Through Another’s Eyes May Turn You Off From Their Beliefs
There’s an old saying that states you should never criticize anyone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Well, strangely enough, a new study conducted at Stanford University has found pretty much the exact opposite of that old adage. Researchers say that trying to see someone else’s perspective may actually make you less inclined to agree or understand their differing views.
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