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
Month: May 2012
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
Moderate Jogging Helps Increase Longevity
A new study by Danish researchers suggests that people who are jogging regularly live longer. The findings show that men who regularly jog live 6.2 years longer, and women who regularly jog live 5.6 years longer compared to those who do not. In the view of the researchers, regular jogging helps increase longevity. Jogging at… Continue reading