- Stress doesn’t exactly have health benefits, but new research reveals what is perhaps its scariest side effect: The stress and anxiety of being lonely may speed up the growth of breast cancer tumors. [Daily Mail]
- With Halloween quickly approaching, there’s an important reason—besides cavities—to keep the kids’ treats to a minimum. A new study found that children who eat candy every day are more likely to become violent adults. [Bloomberg]
- The NBA’s Delonte West showed up at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ preseason practice today after missing the first few due to his arrest last month on weapons charges. West attributed his run-in with the police to his battle with bipolar disorder, but says he is back on medication and ready to focus on basketball. [MSN]
- Navigating nutrition labels is tricky enough, but bizarre health claims can get really confusing. Take the new Garden Cheddar Goldfish, which boast “one-third of a serving of real vegetables” per serving. Not surprisingly, the dusting of “dehydrated vegetable blend” on the snack doesn’t pack much nutritional value at all. [That’s Fit]
- We’d rather run across the entire state of New Hampshire than be stuck indoors, but when injuries sideline us, or the weather turns foul, cross-training becomes a must. Next time we hit the gym, we’re going to implement these five tips to make the most out of elliptical workouts. [FitSugar]
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