For a willing music audience, the art of drawing emotion from notes is classic. Composers play with subtle, intricate changes and rates of change to try and elicit emotion. In recent studies, scientists found that people already familiar with the music are more likely to catch a chill at key moments: •When a symphony turns [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Health and Wellness'
The Debate on Cancer Screenings
March 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Health and Wellness
For years the dominant view among patients and doctors about screening for breast and prostate cancer could be expressed in an equation like this: early detection+aggressive treatment=increased longevity. But in recent weeks, three widely publicized developments have challenged that notion, which had become an article of faith in American medicine. Experts agree that the ensuing [...]
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Sex After 50…what can you expect?
March 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Health and Wellness
Babyboomers span those born between 1946 and 1964. That means that many of us are 50 or over. What can we expect from our sec lives? Dr. Laura gives us some great answers!
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Joyful Music Helps Boomers’ Hearts
March 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Health and Wellness
Many babyboomers have heart problems. A sedentary life, coupled with fast food and foods filled with trans-fats, add some smoking and too much alcohol and it’s a recipe for heart problems. Could music really help??!
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BabyBoomers Struggle to Quit Smoking
February 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Health and Wellness
When I was growing up, smoking was not generally thought to be bad for your health. My parents definitely frowned on it, but my doctor and dentist smoked and I even knew ministers that smoked! As a child I said I would never smoke but later, I changed my mind. After smoking for 10-15 years [...]
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Boost Brain Power with Brain Aerobics!
January 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Health and Wellness
Aging and memory loss – two things most of us think go hand-in-hand. But science tells us they do not. Memory loss is not a normal part of aging. In fact, actually there are ways to improve your memory as you age. To achieve brain regeneration you have to do more than just keep your [...]
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