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Submitted by besselfunctions t3_11qoeyx
Research finds people who are married have a lower risk of developing dementia after the age of 70 than those who are unmarried or divorced. Previous studies suggest that being married later in life protects against dementia, and that being single in old age increases the risk of dementia
sciencenorway.noSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_zqlz7k
For marginal occupations licensed by U.S. states, the welfare costs of licensing exceeds the benefits, as workers have to expend resources to obtain the license and consumers pay higher prices. [The study looks at professions that require license in some states but not others].
academic.oup.comSubmitted by smurfyjenkins t3_11b7wxx
Natural Selection Driven by the Black Death Linked to Modern-Day Autoimmune Disease: Analysis of DNA from over 200 remains shows that the Black Death selected for immune gene variants that are also risk factors for autoimmune conditions like Crohn's disease.
technologynetworks.comSubmitted by rjmsci t3_y85bwp
A Swedish study found elite male soccer players are 1.5 times more likely to develop neurodegenerative disease compared to population controls. A previous study from Scotland suggested that soccer players were 3.5 times more likely to develop neurodegenerative disease.
thelancet.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_11uxoko
Exercise linked with increased longevity. Compared with just two minutes of vigorous activity per week, 15 minutes was associated with an 18% lower risk of death and a 15% lower likelihood of cardiovascular disease, while 12 minutes was associated with a 17% reduced risk of cancer
academic.oup.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_yfj79z
Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies
jamanetwork.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_zk71sv
Submitted by preppythugg t3_z07rv1
Researchers have found that lab mice are more likely to survive a flu infection if they are fed grain-based foods rather than processed food: after being infected with influenza, all of those fed the highly processed diet died, all the other have recovered
cell.comSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_z2vby0