Links for April, 2009

Muscular Dystrophy Mystery Solved; Scientist Moves Closer To MD Solution

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090226210147.htm

Muscular dystrophy, which affects approximately 250,000 people in the United States, occurs when damaged muscle tissue is replaced with fibrous, bony or fatty tissue and loses function. While scientists have identified one protein, dystrophin, as an important piece to curing the disease, another part of the mystery has eluded scientists for the past 14 years.

Study Links Internet Addiction To Aggression In Teens

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090224222716.htm

Internet-addicted teens seem more prone to aggression than other adolescents, according to new findings from Taiwanese researchers. However, Americans who study violence are not ready to make any conclusions about a possible link.

Just Eat Less! Heart-healthy, Low-cal Diets Promote Weight Loss Regardless Of Fat, Protein And Carb Content

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090225172635.htm

Heart-healthy diets that reduce calorie intake—regardless of differing proportions of fat, protein, or carbohydrate—can help overweight and obese adults achieve and maintain weight loss, according to a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health.

Does Sex Sell? New Study Shows How To Make Women Respond To Sexy Ads

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090223221441.htm

Do sexy images sell products? It depends, says a new study in Journal of Consumer Research. If marketers are determined to use sex in advertising, there may be ways to do it that can attract customers of both sexes.

Cholesterol-reducing Drugs May Lessen Brain Function, Says Researcher

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090223221430.htm

Research by an Iowa State University scientist suggests that cholesterol-reducing drugs known as statins may lessen brain function.

Mediterranean Diet Helps Women Preserve Their Bone Mass, Study Suggests

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090218081747.htm

A study from the Harokopio University of Athens (Greece) suggests that adherence to a dietary pattern close to the Mediterranean diet, with high consumption of fish and olive oil and low red meat intake, has a significant impact in women skeletal health.

Are Women More Generous? New Study Sheds Light On Donation Behavior

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090223221606.htm

Why would women give more to the victims of Hurricane Katrina than to the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research sheds light onto the way gender and moral identity affect donations.

Family History Of Melanoma Linked To Parkinson's Disease

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090216164510.htm

People with a family history of melanoma may have a greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease.*

Sexual Lyrics In Popular Songs Linked To Early Sexual Experiences

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090224132903.htm

With sexual activity among adolescents in the United States resulting in over 750,000 teenage pregnancies each year and reports of up to 25 percent of all female adolescents in the US having sexually transmitted infections, researchers and public health officials are looking for those factors that might increase sexual activity in teens.

Fragrance shows potential for growth among seniors

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/content/view/print/238321

“Researchers in Japan have identified why we begin to develop a different natural personal scent as we age and this could lead to all sorts of new products to make people smell and feel both younger and more confident,” he told CosmeticsDesign.

Injectable peptide could help regenerate the fat lost in ageing skin

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/content/view/print/238630

An injectable peptide that helps induce the growth of fat under the skin could help plump up aging skin, according to researchers from the Berkeley Laboratory.

Two Food Additives Have Previously Unrecognized Estrogen-like Effects

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090302125924.htm

Scientists in Italy are reporting development and successful use of a fast new method to identify food additives that act as so-called "xenoestrogens" — substances with estrogen-like effects that are stirring international health concerns.

Sex Is In The Brain, Whether It Be Lack Of Sexual Interest Or Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090302183319.htm

More than 40 percent of women ages 18-59 experience sexual dysfunction, with lack of sexual interest — hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD — being the most commonly reported complaint, according to medical researchers. While some question the validity of this diagnosis, a multidisciplinary team from the Stanford University School of Medicine is devoted to objective investigation of such problems.

Human Skin Cells Reprogrammed Into Embryonic Stem Cells

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080211172631.htm

UCLA stem cell scientists have reprogrammed human skin cells into cells with the same unlimited properties as embryonic stem cells without using embryos or eggs.

Egg-Irony: High Cholesterol Food May Reduce Blood Pressure

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090218224655.htm

Researchers in Canada are reporting evidence that eggs — often frowned upon for their high cholesterol content — may reduce another heart disease risk factor — high blood pressure.

Type Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication May Be Associated With Increased Risk For Shingles

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090217173028.htm

Use of certain medications known as monoclonal anti– tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF-?) antibodies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis appears to be associated with an increased risk for herpes zoster (shingles), the painful infection characterized by blisters, according to a new study. (Drugs in question include Remicade and Humira)

Four times current vitamin D doses needed for winter levels: Study

http://www.nutraingredients.com/content/view/print/238971

Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D during winter months requires a daily dose of 20 micrograms, four times the current recommended dose, says a new study. The study, led by Susan Sullivan from the University of Maine, has important implications for ongoing consultations on vitamin D recommendations, with the current level of five milligrams (200 International Units) seen by many as insufficient.

10 Worst (and most common) fashion mistakes made by women over 40

http://www.fabulousafter40.com/10-worst-and-most-common-fashion-mistakes-made-by-women-over-40/

Are you over 40 trapped in an 18 year look?

http://www.fabulousafter40.com/category/age-mazing-women/

Is it time for Pam Anderson to get a clue?

Cannabis Use, Dangerous Driving Behaviors Interrelated

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090311111006.htm

Thrill-seeking young men are more likely to drive under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) and engage in reckless driving, according to a new Université de Montréal study. As reported in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, men who are sensation-seekers, an average age of 27 and impulsive will consider taking the wheel after consuming cannabis more often than older peers.

Close Relationships Can Perpetuate Individual Health Problems

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090311111004.htm

Human problems rarely occur in a vacuum, but persist as part of ongoing social interaction in which causes and effects are interwoven. One person’s behavior can set the stage for what another does.

Hyperactivity Enables Children With ADHD To Stay Alert: Teachers Urged Not To Severely Limit That Activity

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090309105038.htm

A new University of Central Florida study may explain why children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder move around a lot – it helps them stay alert enough to complete challenging tasks.

Young Women May Be Drinking Heavily To Get Attention Of Opposite Sex, But Men Not Impressed

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090309140654.htm

College women may be drinking to excess to impress their male counterparts on campuses across the country, but a new study suggests most college men are not looking for a woman to match them drink for drink.

Many Middle-aged And Older Americans Not Getting Adequate Nutrition

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090301094252.htm

Micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C play essential roles in maintaining health. As older adults tend to reduce their food intake as they age, there is concern that deficits in these micronutrients lead to medical problems. Researchers have now examined how well different ethnic groups met the recommended daily allowances (RDAs) through food intake and supplement consumption.

Inadequate Fruit And Vegetable Consumption Found Among U.S. Children

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090302183254.htm

Children and adolescents aren't meeting guidelines for fruit and vegetable consumption, according to researchers at Ohio State University.

Inappropriate Drug Prescriptions Wasting Millions, Raising Health Risks

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090304124354.htm

A recent study in Oregon suggests that drugs designed for treating the most severe mental illnesses are often prescribed at inappropriately low doses and at considerable expense, for use in conditions where their benefit has not been established.

After A Few Drinks, Older Adults More Impaired Than They Think

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090305091040.htm

Older adults may be more affected by a couple of glasses of wine than their younger counterparts are -- yet they are less likely to be aware of it, a new study suggests.

Brain Differences Found Between Believers In God And Non-believers

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090304160400.htm

Believing in God can help block anxiety and minimize stress, according to new University of Toronto research that shows distinct brain differences between believers and non-believers.

Lack of vitamin D could lead to fatter teens: Study

http://www.nutraingredients.com/content/view/print/239803

Adolescents with high intakes of vitamin D may have lower overall body fat and lower amounts of abdominal fat, says a new study from the Medical College of Georgia, US. A study with 650 adolescents aged between 14 and 19 found that only white boys were consuming the recommended minimum intake of vitamin D, while African-American girls had the lowest vitamin D intake, while also having the higher percentages of both body fat and abdominal fat.

P&G investigates gene expression in aging skin

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/content/view/print/239900

“In both photoaged and intrinsically aged skin there is a decrease in antioxidant pathways, but there is an increase in pathways that generate oxidative stress,” she told CosmeticsDesign.

BMM: what is interesting about this article is the mention of anti aging properties of olive oil.

Contrary To Widely Held Beliefs, Romance Can Last In Long-term Relationships, Say Researchers

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090317153039.htm

Romance does not have to fizzle out in long-term relationships and progress into a companionship/friendship-type love, a new study has found. Romantic love can last a lifetime and lead to happier, healthier relationships.

Cognitive Decline Begins In Late 20s, Study Suggests

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090320092111.htm

A new study indicates that some aspects of peoples' cognitive skills — such as the ability to make rapid comparisons, remember unrelated information and detect relationships — peak at about the age of 22, and then begin a slow decline starting around age 27.

Stranger Knows Best: Other People Know More About What Will Make Us Happy Than We Do

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090319142352.htm

Want to know what will make you happy? Then ask a total stranger -- or so says a new study from Harvard University, which shows that another person's experience is often more informative than your own best guess.

Key To Happiness Is Gratitude, And Men May Be Locked Out

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090313145939.htm

With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and high school and college graduations upcoming, there will be plenty of gift-giving and well wishes. When those start pouring in, let yourself be grateful—it’s the best way to achieve happiness according to several new studies conducted by Todd Kashdan, associate professor of psychology at George Mason University.

If You Don't Show Your Disgust, Your Emotions May Stay Negative

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090312093916.htm

One of the most recognizable facial expressions is disgust: the expression displayed by an individual who is exposed to a nauseating image or horrifying story. But what happens when this emotion is not expressed? When the person keeps a straight face – either intentionally or unintentionally – and pretends that nothing is wrong?

Your Looks, Creditworthiness May Go Hand In Hand, At Least In The Eyes Of Some Lenders

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090312130655.htm

New research suggests that a person’s appearance may play a role in whether they are deemed trustworthy by financial lenders. The study is summarized in a working paper by Jefferson Duarte at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Management and Stephan Siegel and Lance Young, both of the University of Washington.

QVC fined for false cellulite claims

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/content/view/print/240731

TV shopping channel QVC has been ordered to pay millions of dollars after making false claims about an anti-cellulite skin cream and a number of vitamin supplements.

Peptides have 'immense' potential in future of skin care, review

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/content/view/print/240904

The potential for bioactive peptide ingredients in cosmetics is ‘immense’ due to their highly targeted and flexible nature, according to dermatologists.

Red meat linked to increased mortality: Study

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/240841

Choosing between red and processed meat, and white meat, may affect how long you live, according to new findings from a study with half a million people.

Personal care pollution found in US waterways

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/content/view/print/241237

Working with the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA), the team of university scientists said they detected low-level residues of several human medications, as well as personal care products, which were collected from fish found in effluent-dominated areas.

Source: April, 2009 Put Old on Hold Newsletter

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