June 27, 2011

Chalk up another benefit from taking an aspirin a day -- scientists say it could reduce your risk of cancer. A 20-year study showed a low-dose aspirin taken daily can cut the risk of prostate cancer, lung cancer and colorectal cancer. A daily low-dose aspirin regimen is already recommended for some people with heart problems to lower the risk of heart attack. Source Link

Here’s a tip for students who want to learn -- instead of studying, just take a test. Researchers say students who took a written essay test just after completing a reading assignment scored higher on later tests than those who had multiple study sessions. They think they process of recalling the material in a test helps the brain retain the information better. Source Link 

That great feeling you get when you hear a favorite song is actually a chemical reaction. New research shows the same brain chemical that makes eating pleasurable is also triggered by music. Scientists say the release of dopamine is what can give you that shiver of pleasure when you hear the first few notes of a song that you enjoy. Source Link