34 Scientific Studies That Could Change Your Life
1. Beer Makes Guys Smarter
NY Daily News - Beer makes men smarter. So say researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago. They found that men with a couple beers under their belts were actually better at solving brain-teasers than their sober counterparts. To reach that surprising conclusion, the researchers devised a bar game in which 40 men were given three words and told to come up with a fourth that fits the pattern.
For example, the word “cheese” could fit with words like “blue” or “cottage” or “Swiss.” Half the players were given two pints. The other half got nothing. The result? Those who imbibed solved 40% more of the problems that their sober counterparts. 2. Wine Helps Women Fight Breast Cancer
Cedars-Sinai - Drinking red wine in moderation may reduce one of the risk factors for breast cancer, providing a natural weapon to combat a major cause of death among U.S. women, new research from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows. The study, published online in the Journal of Women’s Health, challenges the widely-held belief that all types of alcohol consumption heighten the risk of developing breast cancer. Doctors long have determined that alcohol increases the body’s estrogen levels, fostering the growth of cancer cells. 3. Bacon Lowers Sperm Count
The Age - The study by Harvard University on 156 men in couples suffering problems conceiving examined their diet and the size and shape of their sperm. Researchers found that men who regularly ate processed meat had significantly lower amounts of normal sperm, compared with those who limited the amount of foods like bacon, sausages, hamburgers, ham and mince. 4. Pasta Gets Women Depressed
ABC - Harvard researchers say there's a very real connection between women who eat refined grains and depression. The study tracked 43,000 women over a 12 year span. Doctors say women who ate foods like pasta, chips and crackers on a daily basis had a 29 to 41 percent greater chance of depression. Sugary sodas are also on the list. Researchers believe that inflammation caused by these foods could be a factor. The comprehensive study was done by The Harvard School of Public Health. 5. Sex Makes Everybody Smarter
NY Post - If you’ve ever needed an excuse to spend more time having fun under the covers, we’ve got you sorted. New research has found that having sex can improve mental performance and increase neurogenesis (the production of new neurons) in the part of the brain where long term memories are formed, the hippocampus. 6. Kinky Sex Is Healthier
NY Post - The bible of psychiatry says that kinky sex could be problematic, but a new study claims that whips, chains and nipple clamps might actually be good for one’s health. Practitioners of bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism (BDSM) feel more secure in their relationships, have a higher sense of well-being and are less neurotic than people who prefer tamer sex, according to a new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. 7. Thursday Is The Best Day To Have Sex
Indian Express - Consumer magazine which found that Monday is best for buying a camera, while Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly, with trips from Gatwick to Alicante in Spain being an average of 35 percent cheaper than on a Friday... Thursday morning is best for having sex as natural cortisol levels, which stimulate sex hormones, are at their highest on this day. 8. Unless You're Canadian
Metro News - The survey, commissioned by condom maker Durex, talked to 29, 000 women in 36 countries and found only 31 per cent of Canadian women regularly have an orgasm. ... The survey also found the most satisfied lovers in the world are in South America (72 per cent), slightly ahead of those from Europe (71 per cent), Australasia and North America (both 68 per cent), and Asia (67 per cent). 9. Europeans Can Just Watch Football Instead
Fox - Soccer fans get as excited watching a big game as they do during a night of passionate love-making, European researchers claimed. Scientists from the Netherlands and Spain studied the hormone levels of Spanish fans during a match and found that levels of the sex hormone testosterone soared in male and female soccer fans regardless of their team's success. 10. Men Who Do Chores Have Less Sex
Mirror - Model husbands who cook, clean and generally help around the house may be missing out in bed, according to researchers. Married men are likely to have less sex if they do a lot of housework, a study found. But they could improve their sex lives by easing off the washing-up and chopping wood instead. 11. Couples That Share Chores Are More Likely To Divorce
Telegraph - In what appears to be a slap in the face for gender equality, the report found the divorce rate among couples who shared housework equally was around 50 per cent higher than among those where the woman did most of the work. 12. Couples That Share Nudies Are Hard-Wired to Do So
Daily Mail - Scientists say our willingness to share naked picture of ourselves with others might actually not be our fault - it could be hardwired into our brain. 'Being desired is very arousing to women,’ claims clinical psychologist Marta Meana, president of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research. 13. Women Are Most Comfortable With Their Bodies At Age 34
Telegraph - Those in their early thirties have typically settled into a long-term relationship, which boosts their self-confidence. And they have often learned which diet and exercise combination produces the best results, experts say. Model Kelly Brook and TV presenter Caroline Flack both turn 34 in November while presenter Donna Air and Kate Hudson have hit the age. Forty per cent of British women look at themselves naked every day, with a further 25 per cent looking once a week. However, a 16 per cent are so conscious of their wrinkles and imperfections they can't bear to peak in the mirror while nude. 14. Men Say Orgasms Are More Important Than Love
Daily Mail - Forget love and companionship, for one in six men a relationship is dependent on performance between the sheets - and they would leave a partner who failed to satisfy them in bed. Hitting the spot is so important to one in four men and one in five women that they rate having regular orgasms more highly than being in love. But despite how important their sex lives are to their relationships, less than half of Britons admitted they were 'very happy' with how often they orgasm in a recent survey conducted by online retailer bondara.co.uk. 15. 25% Of Women Fake Their Orgasms
Daily Mail - It seems Meg Ryan is not the only woman who can feign a convincing orgasm. A new survey has revealed that over a quarter of women admit to faking it every time they have sex. The statistic was revealed in AskMen.com's Great Male Survey 2012, which polled 50,000 people from across the U.S., the UK and Australia. 16. Women Who Fake Orgasms Are More Likely To Cheat
Daily Mail - A study found women who fake orgasms are more likely to cheat on their partners. It also revealed women fake an orgasm in almost a fifth of their sexual encounters in an attempt to spare their partners’ feelings. 17. Men Say Women Who Cheat Are More Attractive
CNET - A fascinating experiment suggests that man predominantly use dating Web sites to hook up and prefer women who admit they're cheating. 18. Men Who Cheat Are More Likely to Get Their Penises Broken
Huff Po - Not only do affairs fracture relationships, they may also fracture penises, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Dr. Andrew Kramer, a urologist and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center, studied 16 cases of penile fracture between 2007 and 2011 that required surgery. Half the patients admitted to fracturing their penises during an extramarital affair. 19. Women Want A Hug Rather Than Diamonds on Valentine's Day
Daily Mail - Choosing a Valentine's Day gift is always a fraught affair - but it looks like it might just be about to get easier. While most men could be forgiven for assuming that their other halves want to be spoilt with jewellery come Thursday, a new survey has revealed that all women really want for Valentine's Day is a hug. Given the choice, nine in ten women would choose a thoughtful, romantic gesture over a luxury gift of diamonds. 20. Castration Is The Secret to Long Life in Men
Daily Mail - Scientists have found a sure-fire way for men to live longer - but most red-blooded males will find the method unpalatably painful. Researchers in Korea have shown that eunuchs - castrated men living centuries ago - outlived other men by a significant margin. They say their findings suggest that male sex hormones are responsible for shortening the lives of men. 21. A Country's Average Penis Length Determines How Its Economy Will Do
The Wire - In a study published today, the University of Helsinki's Tatu Westling points out a surprising strong correlation between a country's GDP growth rate and average penile length. As the chart above shows, countries that averaged smaller penis sizes grew at a faster rate than their larger counterparts between 1960 and 1985. 22. Women Dress Provocatively During Recessions
Today - When the economy goes sour, women stock up on products that can enhance their looks, a new study shows. The reason is that women, consciously or not, are seeking to make themselves more attractive to the dwindling supply of men with good jobs, researchers say. 23. Flirting = Success
Daily Mail - Researchers tested 100 men and women, split into pairs, who were given a series of negotiation-style tasks and asked to rate each other’s skills and manner for each. Women who were most effective rated highly for their social charm by the men, but men who were rated highly for their social charm by women were not seen as effective in negotiations. 24. Women Will Earn More Than Men in 25 Years
Daily Mail - Women in the workforce are set to earn more than men for the first time in history, according to new research. The next generation of female employees in the U.S. will take home more money than their male peers across all sectors of employment. The phenomenon marks such a cultural shift in the American way of life that author and journalist Liza Mundy used it as the basis for her book, The Richer Sex. 25. Women Have Higher IQ's Than Men
Yahoo - James Flynn examined data from western European countries, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina and Estonia and found that for the first time in a century of testing, women are scoring higher than men on IQ examinations. Until recently, women's scores lagged behind men's by as much as five percent leading some scientists to claim that men were inherently more intelligent than women. Over the decades, men's and women's scores have both improved, but women's have surged more dramatically. 26. Men Identify Car Parts Better Than Body Organs
Daily Mail - More men know what happens under their car bonnet than their Y- fronts, new research suggests. Nine in ten men are confident they can locate a car’s oil dipstick but only half are able to identify key parts of their anatomy. Worryingly, some men thought vital sexual organs could be found in the ear. New research exposes how most men are better briefed on their car’s performance than understanding what can go wrong between the sheets. 27. Women Talk Too Much
Telegraph - American researchers found females are the more talkative sex because of a special “language protein” in the brain. The study, compiled by neuroscientists and psychologist from the University of Maryland, concluded that women talked more because they had more of the Foxp2 protein. The research, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, found that higher levels were found among humans that were women but in rats they were males. Their findings come after it was previously claimed that ladies speak about 20,000 words a day – more than 13,000 more than men. 28. Philly Residents Wear the Most Sweatpants
Time - The City of Brotherly Love is known for many things—the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, cheese steaks—but a new report suggests that also leads the nation in casual outerwear. A recent study by Experian Marketing tracked how many sweats were purchased by residents in 209 market areas in the United States and found that Philadelphians tend to keep it casual. 29. Batman's Cape Technically Works, But He Would Die When He Landed
Huff Po - Reuters reported that the students, in a paper titled, "The Trajectory of a Falling Batman," calculated that if Batman jumped from a building 492 ft. tall, then, with the wingspan of his cape at 15 ft., he could glide about 1,148 ft., growing up to a speed of about 68 miles per hour, before smashing to his projected doom at an estimated 50 miles per hour. 30. Guys With Wide Faces Are More Racist
Daily Mail - If you want to know who is more likely to spout any racist beliefs they may have, scientists say you should study their face. A study found men with wider, shorter, faces were more likely to express racial prejudice. This facial shape has been shown to indicate higher than average testosterone levels and linked to more aggressive behaviour. 31. Diet Soda Is As Bad For Your Teeth As Meth and Crack
Fox - Diet soda may be a popular drink alternative for those looking to cut back on calories, but heavy consumption of these beverages could wreak havoc on a person’s teeth. According to a new study published in the journal General Dentistry, constant exposure to the citric and phosphoric acid in soda – without proper dental hygiene – can be just as damaging to teeth as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, Health Day news reported. 32. 35% of Designated Drivers Are Actually Drunk
LA Times - Should designated drivers abstain from booze? If you said, yes, you might be shocked to know that 35% of so-called DDs drank on duty, while a portion of them were legally drunk when they hit the road, according to a new study. That finding, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, comes amid new calls for warning labels on alcohol. 33. Oreos Are As Addictive As Cocaine
Newser - In the first, rats were deposited in one of two areas in a maze. On one side they were given a control (rice cakes or saline); on the other, the test subject (Oreos or cocaine or morphine). They were then allowed to scurry to whatever side of the maze they wanted, and the students found that the rats who had been fed Oreos spent as much time on the Oreo side as the rats who had been injected with the drugs spent on the drug side, indicating that the link they made between the "pleasurable effects" of Oreos/drugs and that specific environment was equally strong. 34. Human Happiness Peaks At Ages 23 and 69
Outside Online - Blame your high expectations. According to a study from the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics to be published this week, life satisfaction peaks at 23 and 69, dipping dramatically in your 50s as life's myriad disappointments kick in. Понравилась статья? Подпишитесь на канал, чтобы быть в курсе самых интересных материалов
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Cedars-Sinai - Drinking red wine in moderation may reduce one of the risk factors for breast cancer, providing a natural weapon to combat a major cause of death among U.S. women, new research from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows. The study, published online in the Journal of Women’s Health, challenges the widely-held belief that all types of alcohol consumption heighten the risk of developing breast cancer. Doctors long have determined that alcohol increases the body’s estrogen levels, fostering the growth of cancer cells. 
NY Post - The bible of psychiatry says that kinky sex could be problematic, but a new study claims that whips, chains and nipple clamps might actually be good for one’s health. Practitioners of bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism (BDSM) feel more secure in their relationships, have a higher sense of well-being and are less neurotic than people who prefer tamer sex, according to a new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. 
Mirror - Model husbands who cook, clean and generally help around the house may be missing out in bed, according to researchers. Married men are likely to have less sex if they do a lot of housework, a study found. But they could improve their sex lives by easing off the washing-up and chopping wood instead. 
Telegraph - In what appears to be a slap in the face for gender equality, the report found the divorce rate among couples who shared housework equally was around 50 per cent higher than among those where the woman did most of the work. 
Daily Mail - Scientists say our willingness to share naked picture of ourselves with others might actually not be our fault - it could be hardwired into our brain. 'Being desired is very arousing to women,’ claims clinical psychologist Marta Meana, president of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research. 
Telegraph - Those in their early thirties have typically settled into a long-term relationship, which boosts their self-confidence. And they have often learned which diet and exercise combination produces the best results, experts say. Model Kelly Brook and TV presenter Caroline Flack both turn 34 in November while presenter Donna Air and Kate Hudson have hit the age. Forty per cent of British women look at themselves naked every day, with a further 25 per cent looking once a week. However, a 16 per cent are so conscious of their wrinkles and imperfections they can't bear to peak in the mirror while nude. 
Daily Mail - Forget love and companionship, for one in six men a relationship is dependent on performance between the sheets - and they would leave a partner who failed to satisfy them in bed. Hitting the spot is so important to one in four men and one in five women that they rate having regular orgasms more highly than being in love. But despite how important their sex lives are to their relationships, less than half of Britons admitted they were 'very happy' with how often they orgasm in a recent survey conducted by online retailer bondara.co.uk. 
Daily Mail - A study found women who fake orgasms are more likely to cheat on their partners. It also revealed women fake an orgasm in almost a fifth of their sexual encounters in an attempt to spare their partners’ feelings. 
CNET - A fascinating experiment suggests that man predominantly use dating Web sites to hook up and prefer women who admit they're cheating. 
Daily Mail - Choosing a Valentine's Day gift is always a fraught affair - but it looks like it might just be about to get easier. While most men could be forgiven for assuming that their other halves want to be spoilt with jewellery come Thursday, a new survey has revealed that all women really want for Valentine's Day is a hug. Given the choice, nine in ten women would choose a thoughtful, romantic gesture over a luxury gift of diamonds. 
The Wire - In a study published today, the University of Helsinki's Tatu Westling points out a surprising strong correlation between a country's GDP growth rate and average penile length. As the chart above shows, countries that averaged smaller penis sizes grew at a faster rate than their larger counterparts between 1960 and 1985. 
Today - When the economy goes sour, women stock up on products that can enhance their looks, a new study shows. The reason is that women, consciously or not, are seeking to make themselves more attractive to the dwindling supply of men with good jobs, researchers say. 
Daily Mail - Researchers tested 100 men and women, split into pairs, who were given a series of negotiation-style tasks and asked to rate each other’s skills and manner for each. Women who were most effective rated highly for their social charm by the men, but men who were rated highly for their social charm by women were not seen as effective in negotiations. 
Daily Mail - Women in the workforce are set to earn more than men for the first time in history, according to new research. The next generation of female employees in the U.S. will take home more money than their male peers across all sectors of employment. The phenomenon marks such a cultural shift in the American way of life that author and journalist Liza Mundy used it as the basis for her book, The Richer Sex. 
Yahoo - James Flynn examined data from western European countries, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina and Estonia and found that for the first time in a century of testing, women are scoring higher than men on IQ examinations. Until recently, women's scores lagged behind men's by as much as five percent leading some scientists to claim that men were inherently more intelligent than women. Over the decades, men's and women's scores have both improved, but women's have surged more dramatically. 
Daily Mail - More men know what happens under their car bonnet than their Y- fronts, new research suggests. Nine in ten men are confident they can locate a car’s oil dipstick but only half are able to identify key parts of their anatomy. Worryingly, some men thought vital sexual organs could be found in the ear. New research exposes how most men are better briefed on their car’s performance than understanding what can go wrong between the sheets. 
Telegraph - American researchers found females are the more talkative sex because of a special “language protein” in the brain. The study, compiled by neuroscientists and psychologist from the University of Maryland, concluded that women talked more because they had more of the Foxp2 protein. The research, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, found that higher levels were found among humans that were women but in rats they were males. Their findings come after it was previously claimed that ladies speak about 20,000 words a day – more than 13,000 more than men. 
LA Times - Should designated drivers abstain from booze? If you said, yes, you might be shocked to know that 35% of so-called DDs drank on duty, while a portion of them were legally drunk when they hit the road, according to a new study. That finding, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, comes amid new calls for warning labels on alcohol. 
Newser - In the first, rats were deposited in one of two areas in a maze. On one side they were given a control (rice cakes or saline); on the other, the test subject (Oreos or cocaine or morphine). They were then allowed to scurry to whatever side of the maze they wanted, and the students found that the rats who had been fed Oreos spent as much time on the Oreo side as the rats who had been injected with the drugs spent on the drug side, indicating that the link they made between the "pleasurable effects" of Oreos/drugs and that specific environment was equally strong. 
Outside Online - Blame your high expectations. According to a study from the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics to be published this week, life satisfaction peaks at 23 and 69, dipping dramatically in your 50s as life's myriad disappointments kick in. 