Some Things That Are Good For You

   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"