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The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, tested 153 Canadian college students. One group was asked to recall and describe a situation in which they acted ethically, while the other group recalled a situation in which they acted unethically. The researchers then asked them how much they thought they weighed. Those who were prompted to recall an unethical act believed that they weighed significantly more than they actually did, compared to those who conjured moral memories....

Both Pepsi and Coca-Cola recently began disclosing the amount of caffeine in each 8-ounce serving (up to 50 mg). That’s not necessarily bad, as long as you cap your total daily caffeine intake at 200 to 300 mg (or 2 to 3 cups of coffee); research suggests that this amount is safe, boosts your alertness, and may even reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. However, if you go overboard or show signs of caffeine sensitivity–such as headaches, anxiety, or gastrointestinal distress–or are taking certain antibiotics or anti-anxiety meds, cutting back on soda or coffee (your choice!...

The size, shape, color, and weight of our eating utensils affect the way we perceive the taste of the food we eat with them, according to a study published in the journal Flavour. When a group of 35 people sampled and rated yogurt and cheese from different types of cutlery, researchers found that food seemed to taste denser, more expensive, and less sweet when eaten from a lighter plastic spoon rather than heavier plastic spoons....

A study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science analyzed the metal deposits on hair samples from people across the globe and asked them to rate their hair as either good, average, or poor. Turns out, the people who rated their hair as poor also had the highest levels of calcium, magnesium, and copper in their hair. What’s more, the levels of metals varied by location: “People tend to adjust to the water hardness they’re in, so they usually notice a difference when they travel,” says Jennifer Marsh, PhD, a researcher at P&G Beauty, and author of the study....

More From Prevention: What You Need To Know About Genetically Modified Food

The consequences can be emotionally and physically devastating. Victims of workplace bullies can suffer from anxiety, post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression and physical ailments associated with chronic stress like high blood pressure, migraines, stomach troubles and heart disease. Studies also show that when under constant stress, people are less able to regulate their emotions, to concentrate, and to make decisions, which may make people perform their job poorly; thus perpetuate more bullying....

Watch the class from start to finish once or twice before you participate to get a sense of the moves and the intensity of the workout. Look for a good spot to claim when you actually take part. You’ll want a place that’s off to the side or in the back so you don’t feel self-conscious when you make a mistake or need to take a break. For your first class, arrive 15 minutes early to stake out your real estate and introduce yourself to the instructor....

First, respond by standing up and walking away when he attempts to lick your earlobes. Withdraw your attention. It’s the least offensive thing you can do. This will make a major impact on a cat that craves attention. Then after waiting about a minute, develop another way to interact with your cat that is mutually healthy for the both of you. Try to engage your cat in fun activities such as chasing a feather wand or teaching him to sit, stay, or perform other tricks using a clicker device....

To get the most rest and relaxation out of your time off, follow these tips: [sidebar]Head to the beach. When trying to decide whether you should spend your week in the city, country, or at the coast—opt for the shore. According to a recent study from the European Centre for Environment and Human Health, people who went to the water’s edge for a holiday reported more enjoyment, serenity, and refreshment than people who spent time in an urban setting or wilderness....

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How did these toxic skin treatments make it onto shelves in the first place? In a word, illegally. “Many of these products are coming into the country through channels we can’t easily track, such as international mail and personal baggage,” says Gary Coody, the national health fraud coordinator for the FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs. Mercury is used in skin creams because it’s an effective skin lightener: When applied to the skin, it deactivates the enzymes that produce melanin, or pigment....

When study participants performed strenuous computer tasks and then went to the gym, they felt fatigued earlier in the workout than when they watched a documentary before their sweat session. The interesting part: Researchers discovered that when participants were tired, their muscles were still able to produce the same force as in the other session—they just felt like their muscles were more fatigued. That doesn’t necessary mean your workout won’t suffer....

I say pseudo, because, like most things in my life, I’ve jumped in headfirst without putting any thought or research into it (this is also how I ended up taking a workout class called “Insanity” Afterwards, I was drooling and delirious. So I guess it delivered). So, despite being totally unclear on what Paleo entailed, I figured I would try it because the hot guy from the gym told me I ate too many carbs....

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First, a little background for the uninitiated. Bee venom, (scientific name: apitoxin) is the clear, odorless liquid that’s injected into your skin when a honeybee stings you. It consists of more than 20 known compounds, the most prominent being melittin, a protein that boasts powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. In the case of enhancing your epidermis, lip boosters and anti-aging creams use bee venom to trick skin into thinking it’s actually been stung, says Purvisha Patel, MD, a Memphis dermatologist and owner of Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates....

“From an environmental standpoint, Paleo’s ‘Let them eat steak’ approach is a disaster,” writes Elizabeth Kolbert of the New Yorker. And while Paleo enthusiasts like to call agriculture the worst disaster in human history, she continues, they are the real eco-deviants, eating lots of meat and raising the demand for cows that burp methane and poop nitrous oxide. MORE: The Real Paleo Diet Was Actually Super Gross It’s a compelling read and hard to argue with....

Deer ticks are the sneaky culprits harboring Lyme disease, but most people infected don’t even recall ever seeing a tick latched onto them. The classic tell-tale sign that you’re infected with Lyme is a bull’s eye skin rash, but the new research shows that doctors are missing other Lyme disease cases that feature different types of skin rashes, often ones that mimic insect or spider bites, dermatitis, or lupus rashes....

For starters, you’re missing your father’s 50% contribution to your genetic makeup. And you’re overlooking the role that lifestyle plays. Whether you smoke, eat your fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, and get screening tests all affect your odds of developing cancer, heart disease, and other health problems. But if you’re worried about your health inheritance, there are a few things you should know and do. Breast Cancer Your Risk Having a distant relative, such as a cousin or great-grandmother, with breast cancer slightly increases the average one-in-eight lifetime risk of getting the disease....

For some, weight loss can come easy at first. A few simple changes to your diet or exercise regimen, and the pounds can melt away. As time goes on, however, and you try to keep up the pace and rate of weight loss, you will find out that the “fight” becomes harder and harder. Most women beat themselves up about not being able to lose the last five pounds no matter how hard they try....

German researchers put 141 healthy adults through a series of memory and blood sugar tests. The study team also performed brain scans to measure each of the participants’ hippocampi, an area that plays a big role in memory. Here’s what they found: the higher a person’s blood sugar, the worse they performed on tasks measuring recall and learning ability. Higher levels of long-term blood glucose markers were also linked with a smaller hippocampus....