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Posted on 10 February 20194 January 2020

Artificial sweeteners appear to be associated with increased calorie consumption and weight gain

In November 2017 researchers from the USA published their review of the association between artificial sweeteners and obesity. Although artificial sweeteners were developed as a sugar substitute to help reduce … Read more

Posted on 9 February 201925 January 2020

Researchers call for governments to make treatments for sleep-disordered breathing more readily available as this is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease

In January 2019 researchers from Republic of Korea published the results of their study to assess whether sleep-disordered breathing is associated with significant cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease. A … Read more

Posted on 9 February 201917 May 2020

Researchers call for adolescents and families to receive social media and healthy sleep education as evening/night time screen use reduces sleep time leading to a negative impact on daily functioning and mood

In September 2018 researchers from France (a health network dedicated to the management of sleep disorders) published the results of their study to assess the effect of social media on … Read more

Posted on 9 February 20194 January 2020

Insufficient sleep in adolescents can lead to inattentiveness, poor academic performance, increased risk of obesity, mood disturbances with increased suicidal ideation, and sports-related injuries

In August 2017 researchers from the USA published their review on inadequate sleep in the adolescent population. Causes of inadequate sleep, which is at epidemic levels in this population, include … Read more

Posted on 8 February 201921 February 2020

A yoga-based mind body intervention appears to significantly reduce symptoms and depression in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis

In February 2019 researchers from India published the results of their study to assess the effect of a yoga-based mind body intervention on inflammatory markers and severity of depression in … Read more

Posted on 8 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga may have a beneficial effect on maternal depression during pregnancy

In February 2019 researchers from Singapore and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on maternal depression during pregnancy.  A total … Read more

Posted on 8 February 20194 January 2020

Yoga appears to produce a short-term reduction in systolic blood pressure

In December 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of yoga, with and without yoga postures, on hypertension. A total of 75 patients … Read more

Posted on 7 February 20194 January 2020

A higher intake of plant-based products along with a lower intake of animal products may reduce the risk of digestive and lung cancers

In November 2018 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the association between a plant-based dietary score and cancer risk.  A higher plant-based dietary score reflects … Read more

Posted on 7 February 20194 January 2020

Frequent and moderate users of beauty products and frequent users of skincare products appear to have an increased risk of breast cancer

In February 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of personal care products and breast cancer. The personal care … Read more

Posted on 7 February 20194 January 2020

Phthalates may worsen pulmonary function and airway inflammation in asthmatic children

In December 2018 researchers from South Korea published the results of their study to assess the effect of phthalate exposure on pulmonary function and airway inflammation in 56 children, aged … Read more

Posted on 6 February 20194 January 2020

Men’s cologne/aftershave, deodorant, suntan/sunblock lotion and hand/body lotion are associated with a high increase in the urinary levels of monoethyl phthalate and parabens

In August 2017 researchers from the USA and Denmark published the results of their study to assess the association between personal care product use and levels of phthalates and parabens … Read more

Posted on 6 February 20194 January 2020

A higher intake of flavonoids reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

In January 2019 researchers from Spain, Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between types of polyphenols and risk of cardiovascular disease (myocardial … Read more

Posted on 6 February 201910 January 2020

Regular cocoa consumption appears to reduce arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women

In November 2016 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of cocoa consumption on arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women. A total of 26 postmenopausal … Read more

Posted on 5 February 201910 January 2020

A regular intake of high-cocoa chocolate appears to reduce arterial stiffness

In October 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of high-cocoa chocolate intake on arterial stiffness and fat oxidation during a 4-week period … Read more

Posted on 5 February 20194 January 2020

Choosing a healthy snack is less likely if the choice is made following completion of an exercise workout

In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the timing of a snack choice was influenced by exercise. A total of 256 … Read more

Posted on 5 February 201921 November 2019

Living close to a major road appears to be associated with a higher risk of arterial stiffness

In December 2018 researchers from Sweden and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between air pollution exposures, proximity to roadway and risk of arterial … Read more

Posted on 4 February 201921 November 2019

Children should be made aware of the importance of adequate hydration, especially if they are more active

In December 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the hydration status and water intake in 242 children, aged 7-12 years, together with an assessment … Read more

Posted on 4 February 20194 January 2020

Obesity appears to increase the risk of sensorineural hearing loss in adolescents

In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether childhood obesity is a risk factor for sensorineural hearing loss. A total of 5,638 … Read more

Posted on 4 February 201921 November 2019

A high protein diet plus exercise induces more favourable changes in the body than a high carbohydrate diet plus exercise in older females

In August 2018 researchers from the USA and Australia published the results of their study to assess whether adherence to a high protein diet plus exercise induced more favourable changes … Read more

Posted on 3 February 20194 January 2020

Consumption of sucrose-sweetened soft beverages during pregnancy appears to increase the risk of congenital heart defects in offspring

In January 2019 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess the association between intake of sucrose-sweetened soft beverages during pregnancy and risk of congenital heart defects … Read more

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