creativity is linked to longer lifespan

openness, which measures cognitive flexibility and the willingness to entertain novel ideas, has emerged as a lifelong protective factor. The linchpin seems to be the creativity associated with the personality trait%u2014creative thinking reduces stress and keeps the brain healthy.

added 2012-09-09T21:03:01Z by anders

fecal transplants have a 90% success rate at curing C. diff infections

added 2012-07-22T15:27:50Z by anders

environmental savings from biking

Danish statistics show that every 6 miles biked instead of driven saves 3 12 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions and 9 cents in health care costs.

added 2012-07-20T13:47:05Z by anders

berries soak up radionuclides

Berries are highly efficient at soaking up and storing radionuclides

added 2012-07-07T13:57:01Z by anders