Σάββατο 14 Ιουλίου 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Giving time can give you time

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:54 AM PDT

Many people these days feel a sense of "time famine" -- never having enough minutes and hours to do everything. We all know that our objective amount of time can't be increased (there are only 24 hours in a day), but a new study suggests that volunteering our limited time -- giving it away -- may actually increase our sense of unhurried leisure.

Chemicals in personal care products -- phthalates -- may increase risk of diabetes in women

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:31 AM PDT

Researchers have shown an association between increased concentrations of phthalates in the body and an increased risk of diabetes in women. Phthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are commonly found in personal care products such as moisturizers, nail polishes, soaps, hair sprays and perfumes.

Want to lose weight? Keep a food journal, don't skip meals and avoid going out to lunch

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Women who want to lose weight should faithfully keep a food journal, and avoid skipping meals and eating in restaurants – especially at lunch – suggests new research.

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