'Breakthrough' method for diabetic transplants discovered

'Breakthrough' method for diabetic transplants discovered
Scientists have created a new technique that may offer the chance of transplantation to more diabetics by taking cells from the pancreas and changing their function to produce insulin. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland say the new technique, tested in mice, could reduce waiting times for patients with type 1 diabetes who require islet cell transplants...

Worriers are more analytical, ignore 'gut instinct'

The musician Bobby McFerrin once sang, "Don't worry, be happy." But a recent paper published in Psychology Review, which points to evidence that the brain uses two systems - systematic and heuristic - to process information, may create a new lyric: "Don't worry, be heuristic." Though the lyrics may not be catchy, for worriers, the findings could help... Continue

Older women more likely to use sleeping pills

Older women more likely to use sleeping pills
Older adults, particularly women, are more likely to use prescription sleep medication to get the recommended minimum seven hours of sleep.

Not your grandmother's gym class

By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - Physical education in the United States has come a long way since the one-size-fits-all regimen of jumping jacks and rope climbing that was the bane of the baby boomer generation. Today, where children learn can determine the type of fitness lessons they receive. ... For complete story, click here.

HeartMath LLC: 4 Easy Ways To Cultivate Inner Peace

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UK is 'addictions capital of Europe'

UK is 'addictions capital of Europe'
The UK is the "addictions capital of Europe" because of a failure to tackle the trade in "legal highs", heroin addiction and cheap alcohol, a think tank warns.

What 5 Vegan Celebrities Eat For Breakfast

What 5 Vegan Celebrities Eat For Breakfast