//www.koonmotors.com/news/living_well/ Stories about health and wellness, lifestyle issues and trends, family concerns and other topics about everyday life. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:49:55 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:49:55 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/living_well/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112418.htm As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These parts contain additives that contribute to their flexibility and durability, but these potentially harmful compounds can leak into drinking water, according to a small-scale study. The authors report that the released compounds, which are typically linked to tire pollution, also transformed into other unwanted byproducts. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112418.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm Plant-based alternatives such as tempeh and bean burgers provide protein-rich options for those who want to reduce their meat consumption. However, replicating meat's flavors and aromas has proven challenging, with companies often relying on synthetic additives. A recent study unveils a potential solution: onions, chives and leeks that produce natural chemicals akin to the savory scents of meat when fermented with common fungi. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155551.htm A major international study, involving 56,968 participants in 65 nations, has found that positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction. It also found that body appreciation is higher in those who are single and those living in rural areas. Amongst the 65 nations, Australia followed by India and then the United Kingdom recorded the lowest scores, while Malta scored highest. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:55:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155551.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125028.htm Nineteen-month-old toddlers already use natural logical thinking, even before they learn to speak, to deal with uncertainties about the world. This natural logic contributes to their learning process, both in terms of language and in other fields of knowledge, according to a new study. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125028.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm The school year has hardly begun and the first exams are already approaching. According to findings by researchers from the University of Basel, school children cope better with the stress if they get plenty of daily exercise. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124922.htm A new study looked at more than 130 traits and involved millions of couples over more than a century. It found little evidence that opposites attract. Instead, for 82% to 89% of traits, partners tended to be similar. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124904.htm Traveling to faraway places is often accompanied by jet lag. Fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and a host of other problems can turn an otherwise exciting adventure into a miserable trip. Researchers have developed a theoretical model to study the interactions between multiple internal clocks under the effects of aging and disruptions like jet lag. Based on their results, they suggest techniques that could improve internal clock recovery. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124904.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104633.htm ChatGPT could help to increase vaccine uptake by debunking myths around jab safety, say the authors of a new study. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:46:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104633.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124036.htm People without a secure job contract can likely reduce their risk of premature death by 20 per cent if they gain permanent employment, a study reports. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124036.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142823.htm New research has shown how a complex component of milk that can be added to infant formula has been shown to confer long-term cognitive benefits, including measures of intelligence and executive function in children. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142823.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142809.htm A new study found that more than half of people who own dogs expressed some level of canine vaccine hesitancy -- i.e. skepticism about vaccinating their pets against rabies and other diseases. An estimated 45 percent of US households own a dog; according to the survey results, nearly 40 percent of dog owners believe that canine vaccines are unsafe, more than 20 percent believe these vaccines are ineffective, and 30 percent consider them to be medically unnecessary. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142748.htm Exciting a brain region using electrical noise stimulation can help improve mathematical learning in those who struggle with the subject, according to a new study. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:27:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142748.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121728.htm A new study shows that young individuals with even mild asthma should remember to turn ventilation all the way up when cooking or burning candles. The fumes can cause irritation and inflammation in the body. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121728.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121717.htm A recent study of 425 Quebecers between the ages of 18 and 25 has found that young adults who have more frequent psychotic experiences also tend to spend more time using digital media. Interestingly, the study, which surveyed the participants over a period of six months, also found that spending more time on digital media did not seem to cause any change in the frequency of psychotic experiences over time. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121707.htm A soft ball designed to support mental health by 'personifying' breath has been invented by a computer science student. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121707.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195939.htm Experiencing the harsh sounds of skateboarding can help bridge the gulf between the joy and distaste of the noises created by the sport, a new study says. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:59:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195939.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195937.htm A new economic analysis has linked, for the first time, conduct problems among kindergarten students with significant costs to society in terms of crime and associated medical expenses and lost productivity when they are adults. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:59:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195937.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm New research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:18:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151756.htm First-time fathers seem to experience a steeper decline in relationship satisfaction in the first two years post-partum than second-time fathers, who appear to recover lost relationship satisfaction by the time their second child is 14 months old, according to a new study. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:17:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151756.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131919.htm People who ruminated and worried excessively were helped by an online course, a randomized controlled trial found. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131919.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131911.htm A new study suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy. Researchers found that a low carbohydrate intake in men and a high carbohydrate intake in women are associated with a higher risk of all-cause and cancer-related mortality and that women with higher fat intake may have a lower risk of all-cause mortality. Their findings suggest that people should pursue a balanced diet rather than heavily restricting their carbohydrate or fat intake. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131911.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131903.htm How much is adequate screen time for a child? It is the question at the forefront of many parents' minds. Now, a recent cohort study has found that the amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131832.htm Grandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a recent study. The pandemic's arrival in 2020 coincided with a surge of nearly 510,000 children living in 'doubled-up' households, co-residing with other adults in addition to their parents or parents' partners. While these living arrangements had already been increasing before COVID-19, this was an additional increase beyond what would be expected based on previous trends -- and most of those children, about 460,000, were living with grandparents. The surge was temporary, however, and those households returned to expected levels in 2021. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131832.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131726.htm In the case of boredom, we think of many situations in life but intuitively not of exams. However, an international team of academics has now studied exactly this phenomenon of test boredom for the first time and found remarkable results. According to the study, many school students are actually very bored during exams. The study also showed that utter boredom has a negative effect on exam results. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131726.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131724.htm A new study has revealed important associations between the gut microbiome and eczema in infancy. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131611.htm While self-driving vehicles (SDVs) are being hailed as a solution for safer, more efficient roads, new research suggests some are not quite ready to embrace self-driving cars wholeheartedly -- and will need a period of gradual transition before adoption. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:16:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131611.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829141649.htm Researchers have shown that the content of diet in yeast, rather than caloric intake, influences yeast health in later stages of their lifecycle. The different diet placed cells on a path to age healthily and avoid aging pathologies, though they did not live longer. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:16:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829141649.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130004.htm New research, using objective measures of sleep rather than subjective reports, has shown that not only do people in Asia go to sleep later and have shorter sleep, they also have lower sleep quality than those in other parts of the world. Additionally, their sleep during the work week is more variable and they do not extend their sleep as much at the weekend. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130004.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130001.htm Researchers investigated the associations of weight changes later in life with exceptional longevity and found that women who maintained their body weight after age 60 were more likely to reach exceptional longevity. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130001.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125947.htm Adults at risk for heart disease who participated in produce prescription programs for an average of six months increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables and had reduced blood pressure, body mass index and blood sugar levels. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125947.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125940.htm Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study. The research identifies gut microbiome features and early life influences that are associated with children developing any of four common allergies -- eczema, asthma, food allergy and/or hay fever. The findings could lead to methods of predicting whether a child will develop allergies, and ways to prevent them from developing at all. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125940.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125927.htm 全球65岁以上人口的数量s of age is rapidly increasing the need for care. Although care robots are a promising solution to fill in for caregivers, their social implementation has been slow and unsatisfactory. A team of international researchers has now developed the first universal model that can be employed across cultural contexts to explain how ethical perceptions affect the willingness to use care robots. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125927.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125818.htm In response to the low-fat craze of the 1990s, many food companies removed saturated fats from their products, only to replace them with sugars to maintain their palatability. Unfortunately, the resulting products were no healthier than the originals, and the average person today consumes too much saturated fat. Now, a team of researchers has figured out how to remove some saturated fat, sugar and salt from popular American foods while maintaining their tastiness. The trick? Replacing these over-consumed nutrients with a dose of healthy herbs and spices. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125818.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125810.htm A study used innovative markerless motion capture technology to study the biomechanics of proficient free-throw shooters. Results showed the best shooters had more controlled motion, less forward trunk lean and higher release points. Researchers also studied the difference between missed and made shots by better shooters and found overemphasizing release point height could be counterproductive. The results can help coaches and players maximize performance. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125810.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124717.htm Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:47:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162332.htm 研究表明,在任何给定的早晨,大约40便士ercent of the working population recalls its dreams. New research shows that when dreams are first recalled, people often draw connections between their dreams and waking lives, and the connections they draw alter how they think, feel and act at work. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:23:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162332.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122052.htm Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to new research. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122052.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122044.htm 'Eco-friendly' paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122044.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122024.htm Researchers see potential in educational settings for the newest official ChatGPT plugin, called Code Interpreter, they've found limitations for its use by scientists who work with biological data utilizing computational methods to prioritize targeted treatment for cancer and genetic disorders. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122024.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824173301.htm Blending certain ingredients in fruit smoothies can influence whether your body is getting a nutritional boost, finds a new study. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:33:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824173301.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120153.htm A bitter taste in the mouth is often a symptom or side effect of illness, which may be the result of how the body reacts to pathogens. A new study sheds light on the mechanisms involved in the complex interplay between taste perception and immune function. Their work also highlights the potential of a sequencing tool for investigating epigenetic mechanisms that affect taste-cell gene expression. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:01:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120153.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111851.htm Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111851.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122604.htm Parents should be taught how to better understand the increasingly volatile social media landscape that is deploying sophisticated algorithms, according to a new study. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:26:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122604.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122511.htm Hours of inactivity during childhood could be setting the stage for heart attacks and strokes later in life, according to new research. The study found that sedentary time accumulated from childhood to young adulthood was associated with heart damage -- even in those with normal weight and blood pressure. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122511.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151724.htm It's human nature to be judgmental. But why do we place less blame on someone, or give more praise, if we find out that person had a history of suffering in childhood? In a recent study, researchers discovered why someone's childhood adversity influences how others judge their behavior. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:17:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151718.htm A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. It is estimated that one in three Europeans will develop atrial fibrillation in their lifetime. Patients with the condition have a five-fold higher risk of stroke than their peers. This study examined whether fitness was related to the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:17:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151718.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111653.htm Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study has found. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111653.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111639.htm Train elementary school students how to be creative and you can help increase their resilience in the face of real-life problems, new research suggests. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111639.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111053.htm Researchers study the impact of hearing loss on subjects' enjoyment of different music mixes. They played different music mixes to listeners with and without hearing loss and found that those with hearing loss preferred louder lead vocals, higher frequencies, and sparser mixes with fewer frequencies overall. Previous research has found that music steadily shifted to quieter vocals and louder instrumentals leading up to 1975, meaning today's music may be less accessible to those with hearing loss. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:10:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111053.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821153201.htm Children's views of inequality may be influenced by how its causes are explained to them, finds a new study by a team of psychology researchers. The work offers insights into the factors that affect how larger social issues are perceived at a young age and points to new ways to reduce bias toward lower-status economic groups. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:32:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821153201.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114406.htm As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents' list of concerns: the role of social media and the internet in kids' lives. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114406.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114403.htm Struggling with a teenager who refuses to ditch digital devices at night and wakes up grumpy? Boarding school could be the answer. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114403.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821113943.htm People who have recovered from a major depressive episode, when compared with individuals who have never experienced one, tend to spend more time processing negative information and less time processing positive information, putting them at risk for a relapse, according to new research. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:39:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821113943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135200.htm Women with larger breasts tend to exercise less frequently and avoid high-intensity exercise and a new study has found much improved participation in recreational group exercises after breast reduction surgery. The new study further strengthens calls for more accessible, publicly funded breast reduction and other interventions in some cases. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:52:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135200.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164030.htm Researchers have found an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain. They've discovered that platelets secrete a protein, exerkine CXCL4/Platelet factor 4 or PF4, that rejuvenates neurons in aged mice in a similar way to physical exercise. This protein, which is released from platelets after exercise, results in regenerative and cognitive improvements when injected into aged mice. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164030.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164024.htm Scientists have developed an AI model that accurately estimates a patient's age, using chest radiographs of healthy individuals collected from multiple facilities. Furthermore, they found a positive relationship between differences in the AI-estimated and chronological ages and a variety of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, hyperuricemia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In the future, it is expected that AI biomarkers will be developed to predict life expectancy, estimate the severity of chronic diseases, and forecast surgery-related risks. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164024.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164006.htm According to a recent study, improved overall diet quality and reduced consumption of red meat, as well as increased time spent in reading and organized sports enhanced reasoning skills among children over the first two school years. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164006.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163903.htm New research shows that intermittent fasting and calorie restriction change the microbiome composition in the gut, which could affect other functions in the body. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:39:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816170623.htm 坚持地中海的生活方式——的人which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; healthy eating habits like limiting added salts and sugars; and habits promoting adequate rest, physical activity, and socialization -- have a lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a new study. People who adhered to the lifestyle's emphasis on rest, exercise, and socializing with friends had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:06:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816170623.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114202.htm Amid lockdown boredom, it seemed like everyone was making sourdoughs. The bread is a simple mixture of flour, water and salt, yet it's powered by microbes that give it a one-of-a-kind flavor. The 21 key chemical compounds responsible for its unique taste and smell have been identified and quantified using the 'sensomics' technique, and, when combined, can completely recreate the flavor of the bread. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:42:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114202.htm