Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help […]
New economic study shows combination of SNAP and WIC improves food security
Forty million Americans, including 6.5 million children, are food insecure, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which means they […]
Lack of sleep may increase likelihood of teens engaging in risky sexual behaviors: Majority of teens were not getting recommended amount of sleep, study finds
Teenagers who don’t get enough sleep may be at an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviors, such as […]
Does time of day affect the body’s response to exercise?
Two papers appearing April 18 in the journal Cell Metabolism confirm that the circadian clock is an important factor in […]
Genetic causes of poor sleep
The international collaboration, led by the University of Exeter and published in Nature Communications, has found 47 links between our […]
Food allergies and multiple sclerosis: New link: MS patients with food allergies had a higher rate of MS disease activity
Like many other medical conditions, the mechanism of multiple sclerosis remains an enigma — a puzzle composed of complex genetic […]
Falls are more likely when you’ve had a bad night sleep
Disturbances during sleep decreases capability to control posture and balance according to researchers from the Department of Engineering and Warwick […]
Study calls for sugar tax
People who drink sugary beverages are more likely to eat fast food and confectionery and less likely to make healthy […]
Farmers’ market vendors need training to improve food-safety practices
Many vendors at farmers markets take inadequate precautions to prevent the spread of foodborne illness, and they should be trained […]
Good sleep quality encourages better recovery after sport-related concussion
A new study found that young athletes who have good sleep quality after sustaining a concussion are more likely to […]