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Gene Associated With Pair-Bonding In Animals Has Similar Effects In Human Males
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700
Variation in the gene for one of the receptors for the hormone vasopressin appears to be associated with how human males bond with their partners, according to an international team of researchers. The researchers found that the "334" allele of a common AVPR1A variation, the human version of avpr1a studied in voles, seemed to have negative effects on men's relationship with their spouses.
More Training, Improved Tools Needed For African Health Workers Performing Male Circumcisions, Study Finds
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700
African health workers performing male circumcision in an effort to curb the spread of HIV need better tools and more training to avoid high rates of complications, according to a World Health Organization study published Monday in the WHO Bulletin, Reuters Health reports.
Scientists Find Gene That Affects Pair-Bonding Behaviour In Men
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700
Scientists studying human Swedish twins and voles have discovered a gene variant involved in producing a hormone that affects monogamy in animals whereby men with two copies of the variant were twice as likely to have had a relationship crisis with their spouse or partner in the last 12 months than men who did not carry the variant.
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Gene Associated With Pair-Bonding In Animals Has Similar Effects In Human Males
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700
Variation in the gene for one of the receptors for the hormone vasopressin appears to be associated with how human males bond with their partners, according to an international team of researchers. The researchers found that the "334" allele of a common AVPR1A variation, the human version of avpr1a studied in voles, seemed to have negative effects on men's relationship with their spouses.
More Training, Improved Tools Needed For African Health Workers Performing Male Circumcisions, Study Finds
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700
African health workers performing male circumcision in an effort to curb the spread of HIV need better tools and more training to avoid high rates of complications, according to a World Health Organization study published Monday in the WHO Bulletin, Reuters Health reports.
Scientists Find Gene That Affects Pair-Bonding Behaviour In Men
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700
Scientists studying human Swedish twins and voles have discovered a gene variant involved in producing a hormone that affects monogamy in animals whereby men with two copies of the variant were twice as likely to have had a relationship crisis with their spouse or partner in the last 12 months than men who did not carry the variant.
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Extratv: Lotte Berk: If you're still stuck with thick glasses while your friends have moved onto contacts, there's good news. It's an experimental new lens that corrects vision problems from the inside out. “Extra’s” Dayna Devon has an eye-opening Rxtra on lens implants.
Lisa Balbach's Stretching Exercises: Instructions from a certified aerobics instructor.
Movin with Marty: One-page article on how to stretch properly.
Stretching for Tai Chi Chuan and Wu Shu: Good stretching advice for practitoners of the martial arts.
The Bar Method: The Bar Metho exercise system creates a uniquely lean, firm, sculpted body by reshaping and elongating muscles while maintaining an intense pace that burns fat and increases stamina.
Thomas Kurz's Column: Tom Kurz's articles on sports training blow away misconceptions on stretching and flexibility and teach high kicks and splits with no warm-up
What is Flexibility and Why Should I Care?: Concise essay on this topic by a personal trainer and professional athlete.
Your Body is Unique: Article about the Lotte Berk method, at Be-you.com
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