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Released: 13-Dec-2000 12:00 AM EST
A Gift of Poison: Moths and Safe Sex
Wake Forest University

Safe sex for scarlet-bodied wasp moths means avoiding being eaten by predators while mating. So, the male moth, in order to protect his intended during courtship, covers her with a bridal veil of poison, according to a Wake Forest University researcher. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 12-12-00)

23-Mar-2001 12:00 AM EST
Improve Comfort of Patients with Implanted Defibrillators
Wake Forest University

New research by a Wake Forest University psychologist may help cardiac patients experience less pain when their implanted cardioverter defibrillators shock their hearts back into a regular rhythm. (Psychosomatic Medicine)

Released: 26-Apr-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Exercise May Be Missing Link in Breast Cancer Treatments
Wake Forest University

For the first time, researchers have linked exercise to breast cancer survivors' quality of life. A Wake Forest University study suggests that working with survivors after surgery is an opportune time to begin an exercise routine.

Released: 26-Jul-2001 12:00 AM EDT
How Rumors can Cost Companies and Confuse Consumers
Wake Forest University

They seem harmless in your e-mail inbox, but internet urban legends can actually cause major harm to businesses when consumers believe the myths. New research at Wake Forest University explains why they can be dangerous and outlines the best way for companies to reply to the rumors.

Released: 16-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Overconfident Financial Advisors Preferred
Wake Forest University

People prefer overconfident financial advisors, according to a new study by a Wake Forest University psychologist. The study suggests people use confidence as an indication of accuracy.

Released: 27-Jul-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Anthropologist Follows Signs of Cherokee Culture
Wake Forest University

Anthropologist Margaret Bender's new book, "Signs of Cherokee Culture," shows how the Cherokee writing system is used in special and subtle ways to help shape a shared cultural identity among the Cherokee.

Released: 20-Feb-2003 12:00 AM EST
Acting Extroverted Makes People Happier
Wake Forest University

Acting extroverted makes people happier, suggests research by William Fleeson, associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University.

Released: 28-May-2003 12:00 AM EDT
Who Cares What Others Think?
Wake Forest University

Practically everyone cares what people think of them, including those who insist they are not affected by others' opinions, suggests new research by a Wake Forest University psychology professor.

Released: 18-Aug-2003 3:00 PM EDT
Counseling Helps Cardiac Patients Add Exercise to Daily Routine
Wake Forest University

Results of a study suggest that using behavior counseling to teach older adults to add physical activity into their lives leads to better long-term outcomes than standard exercise therapy. The results may mean big changes in how programs across the country approach cardiac rehabilitative therapy.

Released: 3-Sep-2003 5:00 PM EDT
New Memory Training Process Shows Promise for Older Adults
Wake Forest University

Older adults can be trained to better remember what has recently occurred, according to a new study. A memory training technique that involves gradually increasing the delay intervals during memory training can help them successfully recollect information across ever-lengthening delays.


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