Low-carbing is a weight loss plan and lifestyle for millions of people around the world. According to a new study, your diet may affect your level of sleepiness. Some of the participants in the study ate a diet high in carbohydrates while others consumed more fat. Those who ate high-fat foods felt sleepy after consuming… Continue reading
Category: Family Health
Having a Dog Helps Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
According to researchers from the American Heart Association, having a pet friend is good for your heart. Dog owners get more exercise than people who don’t have pets. However, scientists can’t say whether it is exercise or having a dog that contributes to heart health. It may be that people who have dogs also have… Continue reading
5 Stress Factors to Avoid at Work and at Home
Stress is associated with racing and anxious thoughts, poor judgment and performance, memory problems, and moodiness. There are many warning signs which signal that you need time off of work. These include short temper, frequent colds, nervous habits, and emotional eating. Stress factors at work can cause depression, inability to relax, and neglect for… Continue reading
Health Risks When Pediatric Recommendations Are Not Followed
A nationwide poll shows that only 30 percent of parents follow healthcare provider’s advice on how to keep their children safe and healthy. This can put children at risk and may have long-lasting consequences. Pediatricians note that obesity and diseases in children are associated with parental models and behaviors. The poll shows that 13… Continue reading
Obesity in Children Associated with Cesarean Delivery
Babies delivered via C-section are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese than babies delivered normally. A Boston-based team of researchers followed children from the day they were born until the age of 3. Of those who were delivered by a Cesarean section, 15.7 percent were obese compared to 7.5 percent of those… Continue reading
Fructose Can Make You Dumb
Different studies have assessed the effects of fructose on the growth of cancer cells, diabetes risk, liver function, and weight. Research on how fructose affects the brain function has been limited so far. UCLA researchers recently reported that fructose contributes to the list of ills by ‘making us dumb’. The good news is that eating… Continue reading
Obesity Associated with Sleep Loss
A European study suggests that a mismatch between when the alarm clock rings and when we wake up, following our internal clock, may be fuelling obesity. A hectic life and social calendar and tight work schedules define modern societies. This results in social jet lag – a term coined for a syndrome, describing the mismatch… Continue reading
Nail Polishes Contain Toxic Substances
Nail polishes that claim to be non-toxic and free of hazardous chemicals may contain the toxic trio of formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, and toluene. They have been shown to cause fertility problems, birth defects, and cancer. A new study found that products which claimed to be safe to use were more likely to contain these substances… Continue reading