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Marine oil supplement has positive effects on post-exercise muscle damage Posted: 24 Feb 2015 10:12 AM PST There may be a greater connection between mussels and muscles than previously thought. A new study has found that taking a pre-exercise supplement of the omega-3 PCSO-524, a marine oil lipid derived from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel, has significant positive effects on post-exercise muscle damage.

New research provides first glimpse of weight gain guidance for pregnant women with obesity Posted: 24 Feb 2015 10:11 AM PST New research provides the first glimpse of weight-gain guidance for pregnant women with various classes of obesity based on body mass index (BMI), and suggests that they not gain any weight until mid-pregnancy or later.

Unexpected outcomes for elderly couples who stop driving Posted: 24 Feb 2015 09:09 AM PST Even if just one member of a couple stops driving, negative consequences result for both the driver and non-driver, a study concludes. The researcher recommends that the elderly and their adult children carefully discuss and plan for the transition to driving cessation.

Why a latte is less likely to spill than a coffee Posted: 24 Feb 2015 08:29 AM PST Carrying a cup of coffee can be precarious for a sleepy-eyed caffeine addict who might accidentally send a wave of java sloshing over the rim, but add some foam and the trip becomes easier. New research shows that just a few layers of bubbles can significantly dampen the sloshing motion of liquid, and it may have applications far beyond breakfast beverages, including the safer transport of liquefied gas in trucks and propellants in rocket engines.

Cyberbystanders: Most don't try to stop online bullies Posted: 24 Feb 2015 06:17 AM PST In a new study, 221 college students participated in an online chat room in which they watched a fellow student get “bullied” right before their eyes. Only 10 percent of the students who noticed the abuse directly intervened, either by confronting the bully online or helping the victim.

Peanut consumption in infancy prevents peanut allergy, study finds Posted: 24 Feb 2015 05:38 AM PST Introduction of peanut products into the diets of infants at high risk of developing peanut allergy was safe and led to an 81 percent reduction in the subsequent development of the allergy, a clinical trial has found. "Food allergies are a growing concern, not just in the United States but around the world," said an expert. "For a study to show a benefit of this magnitude in the prevention of peanut allergy is without precedent. The results have the potential to transform how we approach food allergy prevention."

Neuroscientists literally change the way we think: Advantages of a wandering mind Posted: 23 Feb 2015 01:45 PM PST Does your mind wander when performing monotonous, repetitive tasks? Of course! But daydreaming involves more than just beating back boredom. In fact, according to a new study, a wandering mind can impart a distinct cognitive advantage.