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Categories: Staying Healthy
Published New research shows 'profound' link between dietary choices and brain health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health.
Published Social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food.
Published 3 in 5 parents play short order cook for young children who don't like family meal
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source While most parents of preschool and elementary aged children strive to give their children a balanced, nutritional diet, some of their strategies to promote healthy eating may backfire, a national poll suggests.
Published Guidance on energy and macronutrients across the lifespan
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source In the long history of recommendations for nutritional intake, current research is trending toward the concept of 'food as medicine' -- a philosophy in which food and nutrition are positioned within interventions to support health and wellness.
Published Take it from the rats: A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A study on the effects of a junk food diet on rats reinforces scientific understanding about the gut-brain connection.
Published Choosing sugary drinks over fruit juice for toddlers linked to risk of adult obesity
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood can be linked to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, according to a new study.
Published Mixed diets balance nutrition and carbon footprint
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source What we eat can impact our health as well as the environment. Many studies have looked at the impacts of diets in very general terms focused at the level of food groups. A new study explores this issue following a more nuanced dish-level approach. One of the benefits of this kind of study is that people's connections with their diets vary around the world and have strong cultural associations. Knowledge of the impacts of diets using dishes rather than broad food groups can help individuals make informed choices and those in the food industry improve their practices.
Published Feeding the lonely brain
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study has found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions of the brain associated with cravings and motivation towards eating especially when shown pictures of high calorie foods such as sugary foods.
Published Unfavorable social factors may raise heart disease risk factors in Asian American adults
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Asian American adults with more unfavorable factors related to income level, education, housing, access to health care and other social variables had a greater likelihood of having risk factors for cardiovascular disease in this study.
Published An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality, researchers report
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Eating one avocado per day may improve overall diet quality. A recent study found that the participants who had an avocado per day significantly increased their adherence to dietary guidelines.
Published How home food availability affects young children's nutrient intake
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors. Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and the availability of food in the home affects their dietary choices. A new study looks at changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for children from 2 to 4 years old.
Published Researchers identify distinct sleep types and their impact on long-term health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Poor sleep habits are strongly associated with long-term chronic health conditions, according to decades of research. To better understand this relationship, a team identified four distinct patterns that characterize how most people sleep. These patterns are also predictive of long-term health, the researchers said.
Published Too little sleep raises risk of type 2 diabetes, new study finds
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Adults who sleep only three to five hours per day are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Chronic sleep deprivation cannot be compensated for by healthy eating alone.
Published A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source New research reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and others who can't risk consuming allergens orally to build up their resistance. It's called sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and it involves placing smaller amounts of food allergens under the tongue. A study has found SLIT to be as safe and effective for high-risk older children and adolescents as oral immunotherapy is for preschoolers.
Published Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Exposure to more ready-to-eat food outlets linked to a higher risk of heart failure, in a new study.
Published Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-triggering foods, Stanford Medicine-led study of kids finds
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A drug that binds to allergy-causing antibodies can protect children from dangerous reactions to accidentally eating allergy-triggering foods, a new study found.
Published Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods, experts urge
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Research shows that phthalates, a class of chemicals associated with plastics, can shed from the wrapping, packaging and even from plastic gloves worn by food handlers into food. Once consumed during pregnancy, the chemicals can get into the bloodstream, through the placenta and then into the fetal bloodstream. The chemical can cause oxidative stress and an inflammatory cascade within the fetus, researchers noted. Previous literature has indicated that exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can increase the risk of low birth weight, preterm birth and child mental health conditions such as autism and ADHD.
Published The more the merrier: Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Obesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nation's second leading cause of preventable death (behind only smoking cigarettes), it also leads to other serious health issues, including an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea and liver disease. The disease and its side effects impose a significant financial burden on America's health care system.
Published Obesity linked to detection of blood cancer precursor
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Individuals with obesity are more likely to have monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a benign blood condition that often precedes multiple myeloma, according to new research.
Published Participants in school-based gardening and food programs benefit from lasting impacts on dietary behaviors
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source To encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among youth, experiential food education programs such as gardening and cooking lessons have increased across both community and school settings. A recent research article revealed how this early learning positively influenced food decisions as children grew older.