Mice Study: Socialization Reduces Cancer
Hanging out with your friends and family may actually reduce cancer, according to a new study. Conducted at the Ohio State University (OSU), research with mice found that those with tumors actually went into remission when placed in environments with more mice. Care2 reports:
After three weeks in the new environment, only one in 20 of the cancerous mice showed no improvement. In most of the mice, tumor mass shrank 77 percent, and the size 43 percent. Apparently the key to the improvement was the new complex social interaction. More physical exercise alone, had no impact.
Although the results may not transfer directly to humans, social interaction in the form of love and support is important for every human to live healthily, especially those with serious illnesses.
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Posted by Jennifer Lance at July 15, 2010 1:30 AM
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