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• Parenting and temperament in childhood predict later political ideology
• Crusty foods may worsen heart problems associated with diabetes
• Exercise the body to keep the brain healthy, study suggests
• Eating more legumes may improve glycemic control, lower estimated heart disease risk
• Exercise may trump mental activity in protecting against brain shrinkage
• TV, devices in kids' bedrooms linked to poor sleep, obesity
• Can your body sense future events without any external clue?
• American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in for first time on organic foods for children
• Healthy behaviors in midlife significantly increase odds of successful aging
• Friendship 2.0: Teens' technology use promotes sense of belonging, identity
• Greater parental stress linked to children's obesity, fast food use, reduced activity
• Hallowen safety tips for families
• Want the shortest path to the good life? Try cynicism
• One-third of parents concerned about losing jobs, pay when they stay home with sick kids
• 'Blue' light could help teenagers combat stress
• Excessive daytime sleepiness common in high school students
• High schools with athletic trainers have more diagnosed concussions, fewer overall injuries
• Many high school football players not concerned about concussions
• Many grandparent caregivers unaware of newer safety guidelines

Parenting and temperament in childhood predict later political ideology Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:26 PM PDT Political mindsets are the product of an individual's upbringing, life experiences, and environment. But are there specific experiences that lead a person to choose one political ideology over another? New research suggests that parenting practices and childhood temperament may play an influential role in shaping political ideology later in life.

Crusty foods may worsen heart problems associated with diabetes Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:26 PM PDT A new study suggests avoiding cooking methods that produce the kind of crusty bits you'd find on a grilled hamburger, especially if you have diabetes and know you're at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because of your diagnosis.

Exercise the body to keep the brain healthy, study suggests Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:26 PM PDT People who exercise later in life may better protect their brain from age-related changes than those who do not, a study suggests.

Eating more legumes may improve glycemic control, lower estimated heart disease risk Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:25 PM PDT Eating more legumes (such as beans, chickpeas or lentils) as part of a low-glycemic index diet appears to improve glycemic control and reduce estimated coronary heart disease risk in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Exercise may trump mental activity in protecting against brain shrinkage Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:23 PM PDT Exercising regularly in old age may better protect against brain shrinkage than engaging in mental or social activities, according to a new study. Research suggests that brain shrinkage may lead to problems with memory and thinking.

TV, devices in kids' bedrooms linked to poor sleep, obesity Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:53 AM PDT Electronic devices in kids' bedrooms at night can lead to sleeplessness and can raise their risk of obesity, according to new research.

Can your body sense future events without any external clue? Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:53 AM PDT Wouldn't it be amazing if our bodies prepared us for future events that could be very important to us, even if there's no clue about what those events will be? "Presentiment," as in "sensing the future," without any external clues may exist, according to new research that analyzes the results of 26 studies published between 1978 and 2010.

American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in for first time on organic foods for children Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:53 AM PDT To offer guidance to parents -- and the pediatricians caring for their children's health -- the American Academy of Pediatrics has conducted an extensive analysis of scientific evidence surrounding organic produce, dairy products and meat.

Healthy behaviors in midlife significantly increase odds of successful aging Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:20 AM PDT Engaging in a combination of healthy behaviors, such as not smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, exercise, and eating fruits and vegetables daily makes it significantly more likely people will stay healthy as they age.

Friendship 2.0: Teens' technology use promotes sense of belonging, identity Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:17 AM PDT A new study shows that digital media helps teens reach developmental milestones, such as fostering a sense of belonging and sharing personal problems. But the study also raised questions about whether digital connectedness might hinder the development of an autonomous sense of self.

Greater parental stress linked to children's obesity, fast food use, reduced activity Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:17 AM PDT Parents with a higher number of stressors in their lives are more likely to have obese children, according to a new study. Children also ate fast food more often if their parents perceived themselves as stressed.

Hallowen safety tips for families Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:17 AM PDT While Halloween is a time for fun and treats, certain dangers abound. The key to keeping kids safe this year, and every year, is close parental supervision and a few trick-or-treat precautions.

Want the shortest path to the good life? Try cynicism Posted: 22 Oct 2012 08:35 AM PDT A classics professor sheds new light on the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. They actually held values they viewed as a shortcut to happiness.

One-third of parents concerned about losing jobs, pay when they stay home with sick kids Posted: 22 Oct 2012 08:28 AM PDT In a new poll, one-third of parents of young children report they are concerned about losing jobs or pay when they stay home to care for sick children who can't attend child care.

'Blue' light could help teenagers combat stress Posted: 22 Oct 2012 08:28 AM PDT A new study shows that exposure to morning short-wavelength "blue" light has the potential to help sleep-deprived adolescents prepare for the challenges of the day and deal with stress, more so than dim light.

Excessive daytime sleepiness common in high school students Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:10 AM PDT New research shows that high school students experience excessive daytime sleepiness, with most students sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night.

High schools with athletic trainers have more diagnosed concussions, fewer overall injuries Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:06 AM PDT High schools with athletic trainers have lower overall injury rates, according to a new study. In addition, athletes at schools with athletic trainers are more likely to be diagnosed with a concussion.

Many high school football players not concerned about concussions Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:06 AM PDT Despite an increase in media attention, as well as national and local efforts to educate athletes on the potential dangers of traumatic brain injuries, a new study found that many high school football players are not concerned about the long-term effects of concussions and don't report their own concussion symptoms because they fear exclusion from play.

Many grandparent caregivers unaware of newer safety guidelines Posted: 21 Oct 2012 07:28 AM PDT The number of grandparent caregivers continues to grow, and while these older adults may be experienced in caring for young children, many are unaware of more recent safety and other recommendations -- including those related to appropriate child sleep position, crib safety, car seat and walker use, according to new research.

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