Ignoring reward-related stimuli challenging under pressure
By Katherine Shagoury Ignoring cues in the environment that signal something rewarding, such as alcohol or fast food, is more difficult when an individual is stressed, tired, or otherwise distracted,...
Read MorePesticide exposure linked to depression in teens, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Hygiene and...
Read MoreNutrition-related management of pediatric insulin resistance in the inpatient psychiatric setting
By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed and now affect nearly one in five children and adolescents in the United States. Obesity is the main cause...
Read MoreJAMA commentary calls for more physician nutrition education
By Katherine Shagoury Nutrition is essential knowledge for today’s physicians, according to a new commentary published earlier this week in JAMA Internal Medicine. The article, written by Neal Barnard, MD,...
Read MoreIntermittent fasting potential preventative approach for diabetes
By Katherine Shagoury Mice on an intermittent fasting regimen exhibited lower pancreatic fat, revealing a mechanism by which pancreatic fat could contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, according...
Read MoreSupervised play, exercise, shows psychosocial benefit to children with obesity
By Katherine Shagoury A program with clear rules, routines and activities, as well as attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers, can improve the quality of life, mood,...
Read MoreMindfulness-based stress reduction for gestational hypertension
By Nancy Gahles Women are diagnosed with gestational hypertension when they have high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It is uncomplicated hypertension in that there is...
Read MoreGenetic variation linked to anxiety could inform personalized interventions
By Katherine Shagoury Individual variation in genes alters our ability to regulate emotions, providing new insights that could help in the development of personalized therapies to tackle anxiety and depression,...
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