Aware or not aware: you are affected by food cues either way
Controlling your food intake can be even more difficult than you think. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists show that visual food cues can affect your eating behavior even when you are not aware of them. Their findings were published in PLOS ONE. Obesity is one of the major pathological conditions that constitute lifestyle-related diseases and is […]
Are U.S. Healthcare Workers Better Off Unionized?
Labor unionization among U.S. healthcare workers was low in recent years, even though union membership or coverage was tied to higher weekly earnings and better non-cash benefits, researchers reported. Out of 14,298 healthcare workers surveyed, 13.2% reported union membership or coverage, with no significant trend from 2009 through 2021, according to Xiaojuan Li, PhD, of […]
Early life experiences can have long-lasting impact on genes
Early life experiences can impact the activity of our genes much later on and even affect longevity, finds a new study in fruit flies led by UCL researchers. In the study published in Nature Aging, the scientists report that gene expression ‘memory’ can persist across the lifespan, and may present a novel target for improving […]
Drinking during pregnancy changes baby’s brain structure
A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby’s brain structure and delay brain development. Results of the study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). “Fetal MRI is a highly specialized and […]
Does It Matter If You Stand Up Straight Or Slouch?
From a young age we’re told to stand up straight. Many people probably even have memories of walking around the house with a book on their head to help improve their posture (I know I do). But why is it even important to do this? What exactly does “good posture” mean for you health-wise anyway? […]
Dementia Strikes One in Ten Americans Over 65
About one in 10 U.S. adults over 65 has dementia and even more have mild cognitive impairment, updated national estimates suggested. In a nationally representative cross-sectional study of about 3,500 older adults, 10% (95% CI 9-11) were classified as having dementia and 22% (95% CI 20-24) as having mild cognitive impairment, according to Jennifer Manly, […]
Young Black Twin Sisters Were Unjustly Committed To A Mental Hospital. A New Film Aims To Unravel The Truth.
The story of June and Jennifer Gibbons remains as confounding as ever — even with multiple on-screen and print iterations. The identical twins spent most of their lives mirroring each other’s every move. They only spoke to each other, not even their family, in a language they stitched together on their own (a blend between […]
More And More People Have ‘Lifestyle Fatigue.’ Maybe You Do, Too.
Even though we’re armed with COVID-19 vaccines and updated booster shots, the world is still largely in a different (and oft-worried) place compared with before the pandemic. This, experts say, can lead to a feeling of malaise — or “lifestyle fatigue,” in the words of Sean Grover, a psychotherapist who writes for Psychology Today. Lifestyle […]
Here’s What Nutritionists Order When They Get Chinese Takeout
We’ve all got our favorite American adaptations of Chinese cuisine, even though they’re often far removed from the authentic dishes found overseas. Menu items in the U.S., like General Tso’s chicken, chop suey and fortune cookies, are still beloved by many because — no surprise — they taste so darn good. “Chinese American food is […]
Insufficient insulin processing leads to overweight
Overweight increases the risk of an imbalance in sugar metabolism and even of diabetes. A research group at the University of Basel has now shown the opposite is true as well: deficits in the body’s insulin production contribute to overweight. Poor nutrition, too little movement and too many pounds on the scale — lifestyle influences […]