Efforts to cut back on sugar consumption and increase overall health appear to be working in other countries, and the United States may want to take note. Sugar South of the Border Mexico added a peso-per-liter tax on sugary drinks back in January of 2014, and two years later the country has seen a modest […]
Low-Carb Diet Helps Burn More Fat
A lot of athletes prepare for activity by carbo-loading, but new research out of Ohio State University suggests people can burn more fat by opting for a low-carb diet. For their study, researchers compared the amount of fat-burning between two groups of ultra marathon runners and ironman athletes. Half of the athletes practiced a ketogenic diet, […]
Poor Sleep Linked to Heart Disease
A new study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology suggests that poor sleep quality may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Researchers believe that inadequate sleep was associated with heightened levels of calcium in the coronary arteries and arterial stiffness. “Inadequate sleep is a common problem and a likely source of poor health, […]
Knee Replacement May Provide Significant Relief For Arthritis Sufferers
Those who suffer from painful lower-body osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may benefit from knee replacement surgery, according to Reuters Health. According to the new study, knee replacement surgery may significantly ease lower-body pain, improve leg function and increase quality of life in patients suffering from arthritis. Researchers cautioned that surgery didn’t restore patients to […]
Picky Eaters May Have Higher Risk For Depression
Children who are very particular about what they eat may be at a heightened risk for social anxiety and depression, according to a new study. According to researchers, preschoolers who were classified as severely selective eaters were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with social anxiety, depression and generalized anxiety disorders than non-picky […]
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