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Religion Made Us Human, Ensured Survival at Crucial Points in History
Early religion provided humans a way to relate to each other and the world around them, offering significant survival and reproductive advantages.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Increased Solar Flare Activity May Disrupt Satellite, GPS
Most popular Science Story of the week: An upcoming period of increased solar flare activity on satellite communications, cell phones and global positioning systems.
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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 06/14 at 07:38 AM
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Pecans Provide Neurological Protection
Most popular Med Story of the week: Eating about a handful of pecans each day may play a role in protecting the nervous system. Adding pecans to your diet may delay the progression of age-related motor neuron degeneration. This may include diseases like amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 06/14 at 07:35 AM
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Hands-On Dads: Today’s Fathers Are More Engaged
There are more reasons than ever to be thankful for dad this Father’s Day. A Saint Louis University pediatrician offers today’s active dads advice to stay involved in their children’s lives at every stage.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Driving While Distracted Is A Primary Care Issue
Talking or texting behind the wheel is roughly equivalent to driving drunk.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Driving While Distracted Is A Primary Care Issue
Talking or texting behind the wheel is roughly equivalent to driving drunk.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Super-Flexibility: A Leader’s Toolkit in Dynamic Environments
Newswise — How can managers and executives in knowledge-based industries maximize their effectiveness in a dynamic world? What are the tools they need when they operate in turbulent ecosystems with rapid innovation cycles?
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Selenium Shows No Benefit in Prevention of Lung Cancer
Selenium, a supplement taken daily by millions in hopes of protection against cancer and a host of other diseases, has proven to be of no benefit in reducing a patient’s risk of developing lung cancer.
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Guys More Broken Up Over Break-Ups
Contrary to popular belief, the ups and downs of romantic relationships have a greater effect on the mental health of young men than women. “Surprisingly, we found young men are more reactive to the quality of ongoing relationships,” say the researchers.
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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 06/09 at 02:04 PM
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Brand Preference May be in the Drink, Not in the Head
Scientists are reporting the first identification of a chemical basis for people’s preference for certain brands of vodka, which outsells rum, gin, whiskey, and tequila. They found that vodka differs from simple water-ethanol solutions in ways that could alter vodka’s perceived taste.
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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 06/09 at 02:01 PM
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