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• Is multitasking mastery in genes?
• Cold weather increases chances of carbon monoxide poisoning; toxicologist offers advice
• Several forms of vitamin E protect against memory disorders, study says
• Cancer Statistics 2014: Death rates continue to drop
• To keep eye on ball, batters mostly use heads
• Green spaces deliver lasting mental health benefits
• Workplace wellness programs can cut chronic illness costs
• Faster method of boarding planes devised
• Personal health record associated with improved medication adherence
• One in, one out: How people put a limit on their social networks
• Some elements of writing style differentiate successful fiction
• Overuse injuries, burnout in youth sports can have long-term effects

Is multitasking mastery in genes? Posted: 07 Jan 2014 10:59 AM PST Human factors/ergonomics researchers have long studied the connection between cognitive function and the ability to perform well on multiple simultaneous tasks, and recently a group of neuroergonomics researchers went a step further to examine a genetic link to multitasking ability. Neuroergonomics is the study of the brain in relation to performance.

Cold weather increases chances of carbon monoxide poisoning; toxicologist offers advice Posted: 07 Jan 2014 08:25 AM PST Temperatures in the next few days are predicted to be the coldest of the winter so far, and people using space heaters to get some extra warmth into their living and working spaces need to be aware of a potential "silent killer" inside their homes and offices — carbon monoxide (CO).

Several forms of vitamin E protect against memory disorders, study says Posted: 07 Jan 2014 07:26 AM PST Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels are less likely to suffer from memory disorders than their peers with lower levels, according to a study published recently. According to the researchers, various forms of vitamin E seem to play a role in memory processes.

Cancer Statistics 2014: Death rates continue to drop Posted: 07 Jan 2014 07:26 AM PST An American Cancer Society report finds steady declines in cancer death rates for the past two decades add up to a 20 percent drop in the overall risk of dying from cancer over that time period. Progress has been most rapid for middle-aged black men. Nevertheless, black men still have the highest cancer incidence and death rates among all ethnicities in the US.

To keep eye on ball, batters mostly use heads Posted: 07 Jan 2014 07:24 AM PST Baseball players at bat follow coaches' advice to "keep your eye on the ball" —- but head movements play a surprisingly important role in tracking pitches, suggests a study.

Green spaces deliver lasting mental health benefits Posted: 07 Jan 2014 06:33 AM PST Green space in towns and cities could lead to significant and sustained improvements in mental health, finds a new study. Analyzing data that followed people over a five year period, the research has found that moving to a greener area not only improves people's mental health, but that the effect continues long after they have moved.

Workplace wellness programs can cut chronic illness costs Posted: 06 Jan 2014 04:01 PM PST Workplace wellness programs have the potential to reduce health risks and cut health care spending, but employers and policymakers should not take for granted that the lifestyle management components of the programs can reduce costs or lead to savings overall.

Faster method of boarding planes devised Posted: 06 Jan 2014 04:00 PM PST Researchers have come up with a new way to reduce the time it takes to board an airplane. Passengers are assigned to seats based on the amount of luggage they carry, distributing carry-ons evenly throughout the plane, resulting in a reduction in the total time to board all passengers.

Personal health record associated with improved medication adherence Posted: 06 Jan 2014 01:01 PM PST Patients with diabetes who used an online patient portal to refill medications increased their medication adherence and improved their cholesterol levels, according to a new study.

One in, one out: How people put a limit on their social networks Posted: 06 Jan 2014 01:00 PM PST A new study has shown that people still put most of their efforts into communicating with small numbers of close friends or family, often operating unconscious one-in, one-out policies so that communication patterns remain the same even when friendships change.

Some elements of writing style differentiate successful fiction Posted: 06 Jan 2014 06:41 AM PST Imagine the challenge publishers face, pouring over thousands of manuscripts to determine if a book will be a hit. One professor thinks she has a tool to bring some science to that art.

Overuse injuries, burnout in youth sports can have long-term effects Posted: 03 Jan 2014 05:51 PM PST As an emphasis on competitive success in youth sports has led to intense training, frequent competition and early single sport specialization, overuse injuries and burnout have become common. Given these concerns, a new clinical report provides guidance to physicians and healthcare professionals who provide care for young athletes.

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