Today, you’ll learn about the traits most people value in romantic partners, a new link between a particular gut bacteria and cardiovascular health, and why dogs might make your kids healthier.

Romantic Traits

“Intelligence and kindness are the most valued traits in romantic partners, study finds.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.
“What Do Different People Look for in a Partner? Effects of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Mating Strategies on Partner Preferences.” by Joao Francisco Goes Braga Takayanagi, et al. 2024.

Heart & Gut

“Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk.” by Allessandra DiCorato. 2024.
“7 Crazy Facts About The Microbiome And Gut Bacteria.” by Ross Carver-Carter. N.d.
“Gut microbiome and metabolome profiling in Framingham heart study reveals cholesterol-metabolizing bacteria.” by Chenhao Li, et al. 2024.
“Cholesterol Metabolism by Uncultured Human Gut Bacteria Influences Host Cholesterol Level.” by Douglas J. Kenny, et al. 2020.
“About the Framingham Heart Study.” n.a. N.d.

Canine Play

“The Serious Side of Kid And Canine Play.” UMass Amherst. 2024.
“America’s Pandemic, Physical Inactivity.” PHIT America. 2023.
“Physical Activity: Children.” CDC. 2023.
“The KID Study (Kids Interacting With Dogs): Piloting a Novel Approach for Measuring Dog-Facilitated Youth Physical Activity.” by Colleen J. Chase, et al. 2024.

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Romantic Traits, Heart & Gut, Canine Play

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