It is a new year, which means a lot of people making resolutions to lose weight and eat healthier. While this is a great goal, eating “healthy” doesn’t necessarily always mean losing weight. Can healthy foods cause overeating? University of Texas researchers set out to find if foods that are […]
The brain benefits of sleep are well documented. Scientists learn more every day about how sleep affects memory, cognitive function and so much more. Sleep and brain health go hand in hand. Let’s take a look at 6 brain benefits of sleep. 1. Better decision-making: Many experts believe that adults […]
The dangers of sugar are well documented. Recent research has shown that high sugar intake can greatly increase heart disease risk, and a new MRI technique even confirmed that cancer cells feed on sugar. New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center sugar increases breast cancer risk. […]
It is well known that late night eating can cause weight gain and should be avoided. New research from the University of California, Los Angeles shows that late night eating affects memory. Eating at times that are normally reserved for sleep causes a deficiency in learning and memory controlled by […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder. According to Mayo Clinic, rheumatoid arthritis “typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and […]
Nestlé is responsible for creating many of America’s favorite brands of ice cream, cookies and other treats. They report that they use about 20 million pounds of eggs annually to make their products. In a recent press release, Nestlé announced its eggs will be cage-free by 2020. “Our products are […]
In many ways, the year 2015 helped the world take mental health more seriously. Many celebrities have spoken out on the topic, and medical researchers found more effective ways to diagnose and treat mental illness. Robert Spitzer, a top influential psychiatrist has died at age 83. Dr. Spitzer was a […]
Coffee is a huge part of the American lifestyle, and has lately been the subject of exciting health research. Scientists are just beginning to understand the health benefits of coffee. New research from the University of George shows that coffee may improve endurance during exercise. To investigate the benefits of […]
