Researchers followed 1,000 adults over nine years to explore the effects of health-promoting behaviors on quality and quantity of life. The study found that those who exercised regularly had a lower risk of mortality and reported greater psychological well-being, while smokers had a higher risk.
SourceCenter for Advancing Health·JournalPsychosomatic Medicine·DateMay 24, 2002
Researchers develop process that combines high-energy ball-milling with metal alloys, producing stable phosphorus ylides and unsaturated hydrocarbons without solvents. The discovery has significant implications for materials science and chemistry, offering a potential solution to disposal problems and environmental risks.
SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 24, 2002
A study published in the journal Diabetes found that a ginseng berry extract completely normalized blood glucose levels, improved insulin sensitivity, lowered cholesterol levels, and decreased weight in diabetic mice. The extract also reduced appetite and increased activity levels in treated mice, leading to significant weight loss.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalDiabetes·DateMay 24, 2002
A recent study found that Air Force recruits are disproportionately affected by smoking, with high rates among white women and black men. The study suggests the need for culturally sensitive cessation interventions to address these disparities.
SourceCenter for Advancing Health·JournalAmerican Journal of Health Promotion·DateMay 24, 2002
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.
Researchers have discovered that mountain streams follow a rhythmic pattern in their step-pool sequences, dissipating energy through vertical adjustments. This finding sheds new light on the complex dynamics of high-gradient mountain streams.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalAmerican Journal of Science·DateMay 24, 2002
Researchers at Mayo Clinic discovered a link between an enzyme called MSP and multiple sclerosis tissue damage, which could lead to new treatment options. The study found that excess MSP promotes demyelination, but also contributes to proper oligodendroglia function when functioning normally.
A new study published in Psychosomatic Medicine found that workers with little control in their jobs were 43-50% more likely to die during a five-to-ten year period. The research team suggests that 'alienating' work could lead to social disengagement and high-risk behaviors, increasing mortality risk.
SourceCenter for Advancing Health·JournalPsychosomatic Medicine·DateMay 24, 2002