Researchers find social determinants add up leading to poorer sleep
Photo Cred: Peter Oslanec/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Poor sleep habits and sleep disorders are very common in early childhood, especially in children exposed to multiple family and environmental risks like...
Read MoreDietary interventions could slow onset of autoimmune disorders, study finds
Photo Cred: Courtesy of Van Andel Institute By Katherine Shagoury Significantly reducing dietary levels of the amino acid methionine could slow onset and progression of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders such...
Read MorePlant-based diet may lessen risk for cardiovascular disease
Photo Cred: Oleg Magni/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A plant-based diet may be key to lowering risk for heart disease, according to new research by Pennsylvania State University and published in...
Read MoreHorseback riding and cognitive exercises beneficial for children with ADHD, autism
Photo Cred: Louise Pilgaard/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Therapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the dexterity, coordination, and strength of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a new...
Read MoreVegetarian diet may lower risk of urinary tract infection
Photo Cred: Iñigo De la Maza/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A vegetarian diet may be associated with a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new study published...
Read MoreAntioxidant flavonol linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia
Photo Cred: Trang Doan/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury People who eat or drink more foods with the antioxidant flavonol, which is found in nearly all fruits and vegetables as well as...
Read MoreStudy looks at neural effects of acute stress on appetite
Photo Cred: Michal Jarmoluk/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury Acute stress can suppress the increase of appetite, according to a new magnetoencephalography (MEG) study by researchers from Osaka City University in Japan...
Read MoreHigh-fiber diet with protein may cause digestive issues
Photo Cred: The Lazy Artist Gallery/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury People who eat high-fiber diets are more likely to experience bloating if their diet is protein-rich as compared to carbohydrate-rich, according...
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