Psychology & Psychiatry
How a high-fat diet can make you anxious
When we're stressed out, many of us turn to junk food for solace. But new CU Boulder research suggests this strategy may backfire.
Jun 13, 2024
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Health
Moving off the couch brings healthy aging: Study finds benefit
It's tempting to binge-watch TV, but yet another study finds that when it comes to healthy aging, the less time on your sofa, the better.
Jun 12, 2024
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Health
Summer holidays aren't all fun and games for children's fitness
As summer break kicks off in the U.S., researchers are asking parents to pay closer attention to their children's screen time, as new research shows that too many are indulging in excess time online.
Jun 4, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People who use willpower alone to achieve goals, resist temptation, deemed more trustworthy
People who use willpower to overcome temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more trustworthy than those who use strategies that involve external incentives or deterrents—such as swear jars or internet-blocking ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer
Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major public health concern. It not only affects the health of those who suffer from it, but could also have serious consequences ...
Mar 12, 2024
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Health
Time to inform the public about the adverse effects of ultra-processed foods, researchers say
A team led by researchers from the Université Sorbonne Paris Nord and Université Paris Cité, France, has summarized where we are in our understanding of the adverse health effects related to ultra-processed food with some ...
Health
Why taxing 'junk food' to tackle obesity isn't as simple as it seems
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair has called for more taxes on junk food to tackle the UK's obesity crisis. This includes extending sugar taxes beyond just soft drinks, as well as taxing food that is high in salt and fat. ...
Sep 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sexsomnia and sleep eating don't have treatment guidelines
If you have sleep apnea or insomnia, sleep specialists have well-vetted guidelines for the best evidence-based treatments.
Sep 14, 2023
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Health
Study shows food from tobacco-owned brands more 'hyperpalatable' than competitor's food
Many of us know all too well the addictive nature of many foods marketed in the United States—most call it "junk food." In fact, this kind of salty, sweet and high-fat fare makes up the lion's share of what's marketed to ...
Sep 8, 2023
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Pediatrics
New Zealand kids spending one-third of after-school time on screens, study finds
Regulations are urgently needed to protect children from harm in the unregulated online world, researchers at the University of Otago, New Zealand, say.
Jul 7, 2023
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