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Food Systems Planning Experts Say It’s Time to Reflect on Local Governments’ Efforts
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Food Systems Planning Experts Say It’s Time to Reflect on Local Governments’ Efforts

Governments across the U.S. and Canada have made strides in their food systems planning efforts, with many recognizing within the past decade that the issue of food insecurity is just as important as maintaining other public infrastructure like roads and water systems. Still, questions remain: How are local governments engaging in the food system? Who...

Father’s Nicotine Exposure May Cause Problems in Future Generations of His Children
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Father’s Nicotine Exposure May Cause Problems in Future Generations of His Children

While women have long been warned about the dangers of smoking during pregnancy, far less has been known about risks for offspring of men who smoke. A new Florida State University College of Medicine study in mice produced results that suggest nicotine exposure in men could lead to cognitive deficits in their children and grandchildren....

High Stakes Decision-Making Causes a Little More Cheating, a Lot Less Charity
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High Stakes Decision-Making Causes a Little More Cheating, a Lot Less Charity

The age old adage of virtue being its own reward may not hold true in the corporate world – in fact, honorable acts could lead workers to behave more selfishly later on, new research has shown. A new study has revealed the true extent to which a phenomenon called “moral licensing” can transform how employees...

Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Death from Heart Disease
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Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Death from Heart Disease

Frailty is a health condition that increases risks of poor health, falls, disability, and death in older adults. Signs of frailty include weakness, weight loss, slow walking speed, exhaustion, and low levels of activity. As our population ages, scientists expect that more and more of us will need to address frailty and its associated health concerns....

Fear of Muslims in American Society
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Fear of Muslims in American Society

Roughly 1% of the U.S. adult population are Muslims. The political and social scrutiny focused on this small group has led to major political figures advocating discriminatory practices based on religion alone. In the 2016 Chapman University Survey of American Fears, we explored how Americans as a whole view Muslims. This year, we’ve reexamined many...

Americans Appear to be More Afraid of the President than Immigration
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Americans Appear to be More Afraid of the President than Immigration

Immigration policy has been a central focus of President Trump’s administration since he announced his candidacy in a speech in which he said, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best … They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime....

How to Avoid Raising a Materialistic Child
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How to Avoid Raising a Materialistic Child

If you’re a parent, you may be concerned that materialism among children has been on the rise. According to research, materialism has been linked to a variety of mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, as well as selfish attitudes and behaviors. But there’s some good news. A new study published in the Journal of...

Selfish People Have Fewer Children and Earn Less Money
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Selfish People Have Fewer Children and Earn Less Money

What happens to those who behave unselfishly and make sacrifices for the sake of others? According to an interdisciplinary study by researchers from Stockholm University, the Institute for Futures Studies and the University of South Carolina, unselfish people tend both to have more children and to receive higher salaries, in comparison to more selfish people....

Going to Bed with Your Ex Might Not Be as Bad You Think
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Going to Bed with Your Ex Might Not Be as Bad You Think

Conventional wisdom holds that people set themselves up for even greater heartache when they jump into bed with their ex-partner after a breakup. However, according to the findings of a study in Springer’s journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, having sex with an ex doesn’t seem to hinder moving on after the breakup. This is true even...