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Categories: Birth Control, Staying Healthy
Published Are healthy foods automatically sustainable, too?
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Perceptions about sustainability and healthy food choices are closely linked, a new study shows.
Published Poor work performance among Japanese employees strongly associated with insufficient sleep
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source This study examined the association between work performance and lifestyle habits among Japanese employees. The results revealed that insufficient sleep was the predominant factor affecting work performance in men and women, followed by lack of regular exercise and eating late-evening meals. Furthermore, the study indicated that men were more likely to exhibit lifestyle habits that impacted work performance than women.
Published Feeding dogs raw meat increases the risk of antibiotic-resistant E. coli
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Feeding dogs raw (uncooked) meat increases their risk of excreting E. coli that cannot be killed by a widely used antibiotic -- ciprofloxacin -- researchers have found from a study of 600 healthy pet dogs.
Published Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms related to the impact of the diet on cognitive health in the aging population.
Published People with obesity burn less energy during day
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A study found people who have a healthy weight use more energy during the day, when most people are active and eat, while those who have obesity spend more energy during the night, when most people sleep. Researchers also found that, during the day, those with obesity have higher levels of the hormone insulin -- a sign that the body is working harder to use glucose, an energy-packed sugar.
Published Peer educators play key role in new recipe development and testing
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Cooking and recipe demonstrations encourage healthy eating and adoption of unfamiliar foods by class participants.
Published Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter risk assessment, rat study suggests
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the recognition of risks, a new study in rats suggests.
Published Allergic responses to common foods could significantly increase risk of heart disease, cardiovascular death
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Allergic responses to common foods such as dairy and peanuts can increase the risk for heart disease and cardiovascular death as much or more than smoking, new research suggests. And these dangerous allergic responses can strike both people with food allergies and those with no obvious allergy symptoms.
Published Blood clotting risk quickly drops after stopping hormonal contraceptives
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Using birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots, but a new study suggests that this risk largely goes away within two to four weeks after one stops using these contraceptives. The findings can help patients and doctors weigh the benefits and risks of hormonal contraceptives and guide when to stop using them ahead of events that could further increase the risk of dangerous clots, such as major surgery, prolonged periods of immobility, or when tapering anticoagulant medications after a blood clot.
Published Practicing mindfulness can help people make heart-healthy eating choices
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A study found that participants in a mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program improved health behaviors that lower blood pressure. When people who had elevated blood pressure participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program, they significantly improved their scores on measures of self-awareness and adherence to a heart-healthy diet compared to a control group.
Published Contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression. The research, which analysed data from 6,239 women in the United States aged 18-55 years old, found that the prevalence of major depression amongst users of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) was significantly lower, at 4.6%, compared to former OCP users (11.4%).
Published Study shows simple diet swaps can cut carbon emissions and improve your health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Making one small diet change -- chicken instead of beef, plant milk instead of cow's milk -- could significantly curb carbon emissions and increase the healthfulness of your diet, according to a new study.
Published Morning-after pill more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory painkiller, researchers find
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A research team recently published findings on adding an anti-inflammatory painkiller used for arthritis pain to an oral emergency contraceptive pill (also known as the morning-after pill) to increase the effectiveness of pregnancy prevention.
Published Strength training may reduce health risks of a high-protein diet
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Progressive strength training using resistance can protect against the detrimental effects of a high-protein diet, according to new research in mice.
Published Scientists says identifying some foods as addictive could shift attitudes, stimulate research
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Scientists have published an analysis with a timely and controversial recommendation: It's time for an international shift in the way we think about ultra-processed food and its addictive properties.
Published Discrimination alters brain-gut 'crosstalk,' prompting poor food choices and increased health risks
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source People frequently exposed to racial or ethnic discrimination may be more susceptible to obesity and related health risks in part because of a stress response that changes biological processes and how we process food cues, according to new research.
Published How parents' work stress affects family mealtimes and children's development
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Family mealtimes are important for parents and children as a space to communicate, socialize, and build attachment relationships. But it can be difficult for busy parents to balance family and work life. A new study explores how parents job stress influences their attendance at family mealtimes, and in turn, children's socioemotional development.
Published Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers -- more than double the previous estimate. The study also found that smoking meant that the baby was four times more likely to be small for its gestational age, putting it at risk of potentially serious complications including breathing difficulties and infections.
Published Early treatment of child obesity is effective
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The early treatment of obesity in children is effective in both the short and long term, researchers report.
Published A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals by unhealthy snacking
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks, which increases the risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease.