Lab Notes: Curvy Women Give Men a Buzz; No Time to Workout? That’s No Excuse!

On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (February 25, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.

1. Curvy Women Give Men a Buzz

Curvy women affect the reward centers of men’s brains in the same way as drugs or alcohol do, according to a new study.

2. No Time to Workout? That’s No Excuse!

Interval training not only saves time, but may be more beneficial than longer workouts, say some exercise workouts.

3. Bribery Scheme May Have Affected Food Safety

Four purchasing managers at big-name companies including Kraft Foods and Frito-Lay have pleaded guilty to taking bribes from suppliers over the last 14 months.

(By CalorieLab editors)

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Lab Notes: Curvy Women Give Men a Buzz; No Time to Workout? That’s No Excuse!