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How healthy are you for your age?

On May 22, JoVE will publish details of a technique to measure the health of human genetic material in relation to a patient's age. The method is demonstrated by the laboratory of Dr. Gil Atzmon at New York's Albert Einste ...

Medical research created May 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

To feel happier, talk about experiences, not things

(Medical Xpress)—To get the biggest psychological bang for the buck, talk about your experiences, whether a hike in the woods or a trip to Rome, rather than your things, according to a new Cornell study.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Phthalates in PVC floors taken up by the body in infants

A new study at Karlstad University in Sweden shows that phthalates from PVC flooring materials is taken up by our bodies. Phthalates are substances suspected to cause asthma and allergies, as well as other chronic diseases ...

Health created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast