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Dog owners have a 24% lower risk of dying early and a 31% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

Cat owners have a lower risk of dying from a heart attack or cardiovascular disease, even if they no longer live with a cat.

Former NFL players who had more concussion symptoms during their career had increased risk of low testosterone and erectile dysfunction later in life.

Individuals in tornado-prone areas are more likely to seek shelter when a tornado warning contains explicit language about dangers and potential outcomes.

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied

Persuasion

Moving houses during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked to an increased risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and undersized babies.

Regularly taking multi-vitamin supplements does not reduce the risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease.

Women who post 'fitspiration' images on Instagram may be at greater risk for an eating disorder compared to women who post travel images.

Running, even just once a week, is associated with a 27% lower risk of premature death for adults.

In same-sex or heterosexual couples where one partner is HIV-positive and receiving effective treatment with anti-retroviral therapy (ART), the risk of transmitting HIV through condomless sex is effectively zero.

Health

In a small sample of men aged 19-35, 12 weeks of interval training on a bike improved cardiovascular health similarly to endurance training, but required much less time per workout.