Health and Technology Briefs on workplace noise stress
Cornell researchers found that low levels of workplace noise increase stress and reduce performance. In a three hour test, clerical workers in a noisy space had higher epinephrine and 40 percent fewer attempts at an unsolvable puzzle, per Journal of Applied Psychology. Washington Post
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Locks of Love Seeks Hair Donations for Prosthetic Wigs
Locks of Love makes custom hair prostheses for children with permanent hair loss from medical treatment. Donations of 10 inch hair or longer are requested and can be mailed or arranged via www.locksoflove.org or 1 888 896 1588.
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Turtle Beach AudioTron turns PC into home music hub
The AudioTron adds to a PC network and manages up to 10 000 MP3 files for replay on a home stereo. It links via Ethernet or telephone lines and can stream music across a house. Ethernet supports higher resolution formats. Priced at 299.95 dollars.
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Fast Track ER Aims to Cut St Luke's Waiting Times
St Luke's Hospital in Iowa opened seven Fast Track ER suites from 11 am to 11 pm to speed care for non life threatening injuries. The $600000 project adds 1 540 square feet for quick x rays and treatment, while prioritizing serious cases. The shift comes amid record ER volumes this winter with about 155 patients daily on average.
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Exercise boosts sex life and overall vitality
A Fitness Matters review links regular moderate exercise to stronger erections, higher desire, more frequent orgasms, and better circulation in both sexes. It notes long term benefits include reduced obesity and higher self esteem, while warning against overtraining which can lower testosterone and reduce libido.
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Fitness Matters Magazine
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