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• Fear, not data, motivates sunscreen users, research shows
• Orgasms and alcohol influence pillow talk
• Future reproductive lifespan may be lessened in oral contraceptive users: Lower measures of ovarian reserve
• Cancer risk: Aspirin and smoking affect aging of genes
• Adults can undo heart disease risk by changing lifestyle
• Is the next 'new' cancer drug already in your medicine cabinet? Antihistamines may have anti-cancer properties

Fear, not data, motivates sunscreen users, research shows Posted: 01 Jul 2014 03:37 PM PDT We're often told that worrying can be harmful to one's health. But researchers say that when it comes to preventing skin cancer, a little fear is good for you. "This study is important because most of what we do in public health communications focuses on spreading knowledge and information. By not addressing emotions, we're potentially missing a rich influence on behavior when interventions don't address feelings," says the lead researcher.

Orgasms and alcohol influence pillow talk Posted: 01 Jul 2014 07:13 AM PDT Orgasms aren't just good for your sexual relationship; they may also promote good communication. Results of a new study reveal that in the aftermath of having experienced an orgasm, people are more likely to share important information with their partners. And, that communication is likely to be positive.

Future reproductive lifespan may be lessened in oral contraceptive users: Lower measures of ovarian reserve Posted: 01 Jul 2014 06:14 AM PDT A project in Denmark whose aim is to assess the reliability of preconceptional lifestyle and biological factors as predictors of fertility has found a pronounced effect of the contraceptive pill on markers used to assess 'ovarian reserve,' a predictor of future reproductive lifespan.

Cancer risk: Aspirin and smoking affect aging of genes Posted: 01 Jul 2014 05:53 AM PDT The risk of developing cancer increases with age. Outside factors can affect that risk, like smoking, which increases cancer risk, and regular aspirin use, which has been shown to decrease it. Now researchers have demonstrated the change in risk connected to colorectal cancer with regard to aspirin use. Numerous studies have confirmed the protective effect of the drug against different types of cancer, including reducing the risk to develop colorectal cancer by an average of 40%. However, it is unknown how exactly the drug influences the cancer risk.

Adults can undo heart disease risk by changing lifestyle Posted: 30 Jun 2014 01:45 PM PDT The heart is more forgiving than you may think -- especially to adults who try to take charge of their health, a new study has found. When adults in their 30s and 40s decide to drop unhealthy habits that are harmful to their heart and embrace healthy lifestyle changes, they can control and potentially even reverse the natural progression of coronary artery disease, scientists found.

Is the next 'new' cancer drug already in your medicine cabinet? Antihistamines may have anti-cancer properties Posted: 30 Jun 2014 08:41 AM PDT The same types of drugs that help reduce watery eyes and runny noses during allergy season might also help ward off tumors too. A new research report suggests that antihistamines may have significant anti-cancer properties as they interfere with the function of a type of cell that is known to reduce the body's ability to fight tumors.

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