Archive: 18/01/2013
Powerful people better at shaking off rebuffs, bonding with others
Employees often tiptoe around their bosses for fear of offending them. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, shows people in power have thicker skin than one might think.
Jan 18, 2013
Flu watchers tap social media might
Dr. Andrea Dugas recalled widespread skepticism at a medical conference a few years ago when a colleague suggested that social media mentions and search volume could one day forecast flu activity.
Jan 18, 2013
Flu remains widespread in US; eases in some areas
Health officials say nine more deaths of children from the flu have been reported, bringing the total this flu season to 29.
Jan 18, 2013
Which nutritional factors help preserve muscle mass, strength and performance in seniors?
Sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass, is a common consequence of ageing, and poses a significant risk factor for disability in older adults. As muscle strength plays an important role in the tendency to fall, sarcopenia ...
Jan 18, 2013