Psychology & Psychiatry
New insights on the significance of willpower to self-control
In Greek mythology, the story of Odysseus and the Sirens illustrates a paradigmatic example of self-control.
Aug 10, 2022
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News tagged with junk food
Psychology & Psychiatry
Socio-economic stress in childhood may be linked with obesity later in life
Adults who grew up in a low socio-economic environment may be more likely to desire food even when they are not hungry, according to a new University of Alberta study that suggests stressful childhood environments are a precursor ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Health
Alcohol, tobacco, and junk food common on reality TV shows
A new paper in the Journal of Public Health, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that alcohol and tobacco products, in addition to foods high in sugar and fat, appear frequently in reality TV programs.
May 5, 2022
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Celebrities' social media promotes junk food, often for free
(HealthDay)—Images of people eating and drinking are a staple of social media, but new research finds such posts from celebrities often puts the spotlight squarely on junk food.
Jan 13, 2022
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Toss the junk food for better health
The steady stream of holiday cookies and treats may have slowed, but for millions of Americans, the appetite for high-fat, sodium-laden sweets continues. Making the switch from highly-processed junk food to healthier whole ...
Jan 7, 2022
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Live-streaming ads for alcohol, junk food increased during pandemic
Live-streaming gaming platforms like Twitch can give kids and teens a front-row seat to their favorite players' video game screens, but they also expose them to ads marketing alcohol, energy drinks, and junk food that are ...
Dec 13, 2021
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Strong opposition from food lobby to Transport for London advertising
Even though 82% of the public welcomed Transport for London's (TfL) 2019 ban on advertising foods high in fat, sugar or salt, the Greater London Authority (GLA) faced strong opposition from large food companies and the advertisers ...
Sep 2, 2021
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Health
Healthy diets linked to better mental health and wellbeing
A healthy diet was linked to better mental health and wellbeing, highlighting the need for more strategies to warn families off junk food, according to a new study.
Sep 1, 2021
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Pediatrics
School routes swimming in junk food ads
Perth children are being exposed to thousands of junk food ads every year on their way to and from school, a study led by the Telethon Kids Institute has found.
Jul 20, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Bowel cancer data reinforce need to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use
Doctors and patients are being advised to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use following new data suggesting that these medicines may increase the risk of cancer of the large intestine (colon), especially in people under 50 ...
Jul 2, 2021
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