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Categories: Staying Healthy
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.
Published Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new study.
Published Strong connections found between vaccine hesitancy and support for vaccinating pets
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Study findings raise the stakes for public health efforts to improve attitudes about vaccination rates across the board.
Published Survey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration but many Americans admit the endless flurry of activities make it difficult to eat healthy, exercise and get adequate rest, according to a new survey.
Published Are healthy foods automatically sustainable, too?
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Perceptions about sustainability and healthy food choices are closely linked, a new study shows.
Published Poor work performance among Japanese employees strongly associated with insufficient sleep
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source This study examined the association between work performance and lifestyle habits among Japanese employees. The results revealed that insufficient sleep was the predominant factor affecting work performance in men and women, followed by lack of regular exercise and eating late-evening meals. Furthermore, the study indicated that men were more likely to exhibit lifestyle habits that impacted work performance than women.
Published Feeding dogs raw meat increases the risk of antibiotic-resistant E. coli
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Feeding dogs raw (uncooked) meat increases their risk of excreting E. coli that cannot be killed by a widely used antibiotic -- ciprofloxacin -- researchers have found from a study of 600 healthy pet dogs.
Published Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms related to the impact of the diet on cognitive health in the aging population.
Published People with obesity burn less energy during day
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A study found people who have a healthy weight use more energy during the day, when most people are active and eat, while those who have obesity spend more energy during the night, when most people sleep. Researchers also found that, during the day, those with obesity have higher levels of the hormone insulin -- a sign that the body is working harder to use glucose, an energy-packed sugar.
Published Peer educators play key role in new recipe development and testing
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Cooking and recipe demonstrations encourage healthy eating and adoption of unfamiliar foods by class participants.
Published Allergic responses to common foods could significantly increase risk of heart disease, cardiovascular death
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Allergic responses to common foods such as dairy and peanuts can increase the risk for heart disease and cardiovascular death as much or more than smoking, new research suggests. And these dangerous allergic responses can strike both people with food allergies and those with no obvious allergy symptoms.
Published Practicing mindfulness can help people make heart-healthy eating choices
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A study found that participants in a mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program improved health behaviors that lower blood pressure. When people who had elevated blood pressure participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program, they significantly improved their scores on measures of self-awareness and adherence to a heart-healthy diet compared to a control group.
Published Study shows simple diet swaps can cut carbon emissions and improve your health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Making one small diet change -- chicken instead of beef, plant milk instead of cow's milk -- could significantly curb carbon emissions and increase the healthfulness of your diet, according to a new study.
Published Strength training may reduce health risks of a high-protein diet
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Progressive strength training using resistance can protect against the detrimental effects of a high-protein diet, according to new research in mice.
Published Scientists says identifying some foods as addictive could shift attitudes, stimulate research
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Scientists have published an analysis with a timely and controversial recommendation: It's time for an international shift in the way we think about ultra-processed food and its addictive properties.
Published Discrimination alters brain-gut 'crosstalk,' prompting poor food choices and increased health risks
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source People frequently exposed to racial or ethnic discrimination may be more susceptible to obesity and related health risks in part because of a stress response that changes biological processes and how we process food cues, according to new research.
Published How parents' work stress affects family mealtimes and children's development
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Family mealtimes are important for parents and children as a space to communicate, socialize, and build attachment relationships. But it can be difficult for busy parents to balance family and work life. A new study explores how parents job stress influences their attendance at family mealtimes, and in turn, children's socioemotional development.
Published Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers -- more than double the previous estimate. The study also found that smoking meant that the baby was four times more likely to be small for its gestational age, putting it at risk of potentially serious complications including breathing difficulties and infections.