Κυριακή 19 Ιανουαρίου 2014

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Rate films with smoking 'R' -- cut teen smoking

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:24 AM PST

Research estimates the impact of an R rating for movie smoking, and emphasizes that an R rating for any film showing smoking could reduce smoking onset in U.S. adolescents by 18%.

What comforts targets of prejudice the most

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 12:37 PM PST

Rare in history are moments like the 1960s civil rights movement, in which members of a majority group vocally support minority groups in their fight against prejudice. New research not only confirms the power of speaking up for those facing prejudice but also underlines the importance of exactly what is communicated. Looking at YouTube video messages, researchers found that homosexual youth found the most comfort in messages that both supported them and advocated social change.

Rich or poor, schools fall short on providing physical activity

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 11:46 AM PST

Schools in wealthier areas are more likely to have a physical education (PE) teacher on staff than are schools in poorer areas, but students in both wealthy and less affluent areas are not getting enough physical activity, finds a new study.

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