Archive for the ‘sciences’ Category
A blood test to predict your lifespan?
May 17, 2011
A TelomereA Fake Smile …
February 23, 2011The New York Times
Health
When was the last time you flashed a fake smile at the office?
For some, it may be just another mundane aspect of work life — putting on a game face to hide your inner unhappiness. But new research suggests that it may have unexpected consequences: worsening your mood and causing you to withdraw from the tasks at hand.
Sleeping and Healing
January 18, 2011The New York Times
Science
by Clairborne Ray
Q. A doctor once told me that the body heals faster during sleep. If I slept a couple of extra hours each day, would my broken foot heal faster?
Drink Plenty Of Fluids to Beat a Cold
January 14, 2011The New York Times
Health
by Anahad O’Connor
The advice for conquering a cold is time-honored: get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
While it’s hard to argue against getting proper rest, some scientists suspect that loading up on liquid – that is, beyond the normal amount required in a day – may not do much good.
The Surprising Truth About What Motivates You
November 4, 2010Hooked on Gadgets, and Paying a Mental Price
June 8, 2010The New York Times
By MATT RICHTEL
Published: June 6, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO — When one of the most important e-mail messages of his life landed in his in-box a few years ago, Kord Campbell overlooked it.
Not just for a day or two, but 12 days. He finally saw it while sifting through old messages: a big company wanted to buy his Internet start-up.
“I stood up from my desk and said, ‘Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God,’ ” Mr. Campbell said. “It’s kind of hard to miss an e-mail like that, but I did.”
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