LONG PERIODS OF UNDISTURBED SLEEP DURING PREGNANCY MAY BE LINKED TO STILLBIRTH RISK
Researchers have discovered a link between women who sleep for more than nine hours uninterrupted a night while pregnant and an increased risk of stillbirth. The study reports the link appears to be independent of other risk factors.… READ MORE…
PERSONALITY TYPES SHAPE ATTITUDES TOWARDS BODY WEIGHT OF OTHERS
A new study reveals our personality traits may play a role in how we assess the body types of others. Those who are more conscientious appear to have a greater obesity phobia, researchers report. … READ MORE…
HUNDREDS OF GENES AFFECTING TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL USE IDENTIFIED
Researchers have identified over 500 genetic variants which affect the use of, and addiction to, alcohol and tobacco. … READ MORE…
SLEEPING LESS THAN SIX HOURS MAY INCREASE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
Researchers report sleeping less than six hours a night may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who sleep the recommended eight hours per night.… READ MORE…
MEMORY OF LAST MEAL INFLUENCES HOW MUCH IS EATEN NEXT: RAT STUDY
Researchers have identified neurons in the brains of rats that control future food intake by preserving memories of past meals. The findings suggest boosting meal memories could help to manage overeating and curb obesity.… READ MORE…
ZIP CODE OR GENETIC CODE: TEASING OUT EFFECTS OF GENES AND ENVIRONMENT ON HEALTH
A new study of twins in the US sheds light on both the environmental and genetic risk factors for numerous diseases.… READ MORE…
BILE ACIDS MEDIATE METABOLIC BENEFITS OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Researchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.… READ MORE…
SUGAR’S SICK SECRETS: HOW INDUSTRY FORCES HAVE MANIPULATED SCIENCE TO DOWNPLAY THE HARM
UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars’ link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.… READ MORE…
MEANINGFUL LIFE TIED TO HEALTHY AGING
According to researchers, older adults who engage in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting grandchildren or completing a project, have better sleep, walking speeds and experience less chronic pain.… READ MORE…
CONTROLLING CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOR WITH SCREEN TIME LEADS TO MORE SCREEN TIME
Study reports children who reward children with screen time often spend more time interacting with their tablets or smartphones than parents who don’t.… READ MORE…
CARROTS OR CANDY BARS? CONTEXT SHAPES HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
According to researchers, our food choices may be affected by what sits closest by on the supermarket shelf. Paradoxically, the close proximity of an indulgent food can cause more people to opt for a healthier snack.… READ MORE…
EXCESSIVE BODY FAT AROUND MIDDLE LINKED TO SMALLER BRAIN SIZE
Researchers report obesity and excessive body fat around the middle is associated with lower grey matter volume in the brain. The study also found a link between obesity and shrinkage in specific brain areas.… READ MORE..
