B-List

1. Playing games
a. "Video games 'good for you'"
   <http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_785687.html>
"The study found that 'shoot-em-up' style games that feature enemies that
 pop out of nowhere sharply improve attention skills"
b. "Video game skills may give edge in life"
   <http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/05/06/1083635268977.html>
"Researchers are finding players can make sharper soldiers, drivers and
 surgeons"
c. "Games at work may be good for you"
   <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3247595.stm>
"Playing simple computer games at the office could improve productivity
 and job satisfaction"

2. "Even fake laughter is good medicine"
   <http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/03/31/1048962698891.html>
"'Forced laughter is a powerful, readily available and cost-free way for
 many adults to regularly boost their mood and psychological wellbeing'"

3. "Scientists say singing boosts immune system"
   <http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1027519.htm>
"They found that concentrations of immunoglobin A - proteins in the immune
 system which function as antibodies - and hydrocortisone, an anti-stress
 hormone, increased significantly during the rehearsal"

4. "Sleep may help restore memories"
   <http://www.rednova.com/news/stories/2/2003/10/08/story006.html>
"[S]leep can rescue memories in a biological process of storing and
 consolidating them deep in the brain's complex circuitry"

5. "Mediterranean diet 'extends life'"
   <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3173077.stm>
"Drinking red wine and cooking with olive oil may help us to live longer,
 say scientists"

6. Chocolate
a. "Cup of cocoa may keep doctor away"
   <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3248455.stm>
"This latest study suggests cocoa may be richer in antioxidants than better
 known 'healthy' drinks like tea and red wine"
b. "Dark chocolate boosts antioxidant levels"
   <http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994101>
"Eating chocolate can boost the level of heart-protecting antioxidants in the
 blood, but consuming milk at the same time cancels the potential health
 benefits"

7. "Caffeine may protect muscles from exercise pain"
   <http://www.local6.com/health/2485866/detail.html>
"University of Georgia researchers found that caffeine reduced thigh muscle
 pain during cycling exercise"

8. "Going for a pint could be good for the mind"
   <http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_835858.html>
"Researchers from University College, London, found that while a drink with
 your friends may be bad for your waistline, it could be good for your mind"

9. "Guinness 'can reduce risk of heart attacks'"
   <http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_838120.html>
"The researchers say it works as well as aspirin in preventing blood clots
 that can lead to heart attacks"

10. "Cinnamon spice produces healthier blood"
   <http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994413>
"Just half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduces blood sugar
 levels in diabetics"