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01/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A beer or two – but no more: Study finds drinking more than 10g per day compromises cognitive function
Beer drinkers need to closely monitor their daily alcohol intake because according to a new study, drinking “more than a third of a pint of beer a day impairs people’s response time.” The reports of a study published in the United Kingdom reveals that drinking more than 10 grams (g) (or a unit) of beer […]
01/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
HIGHER quality of life with LESS medication: A review of research reveals, again, that diet and exercise are BETTER THAN DRUGS at controlling type-2 diabetes
According to a recent study, following a healthy diet and exercising “can be more effective at controlling type-2 diabetes than medication.” Researchers from the University of Glasgow observed 1,500 type-2 diabetes patients who attended a National Health Service (NHS) lifestyle course. They were then compared to a group who did not. Based on their findings, the scientists determined that individuals […]
01/18/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Another reason to go Mediterranean: Research shows the diet helps protect older adults from becoming frail, prolonging health and independence
Healthcare experts advocate the Mediterranean diet because of its various health benefits. According to the analysis of several studies, this particular diet can even “reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals.” The findings were published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The analysis indicates the Mediterranean diet, which mainly features plant-based foods, like “fruits and vegetables, […]
01/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Crickets are now being farmed in Kenya as a food source for humans
Suggesting that crickets can help certain countries achieve food security is a notion that will initially be met with confusion and maybe even disgust, but a group of researchers has proven that the insect is a good source of animal proteins. The house cricket, or Acheta domesticus, is now being incorporated in the scaled-up production of farming […]
01/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A student has discovered that feeding cows microalgae increases the omega-3s in cheese
A recent study has proven that feeding cows microalgae can increase the omega-3 fatty acid content of the milk they produce. Bethan Till, a Ph.D. student at Harper Adams University, reports that her project, which involved feeding cows microalgae to increase the omega-3 content of their milk, was successful. The cows that she observed for her […]
01/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Thirty new studies confirm it: Sweet drinks cause weight gain, obesity in children and adults – experts call for action to reduce consumption
According to the results of a systematic review, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are associated with obesity in children and adults. Researchers have studied the latest data concerning SSBs, and at least 30 studies from 2013 to 2015 point to the link between SSBs and obesity. Experts warn countries who have yet to do so that they must […]
01/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Nature had it right: Whole eggs found to be better for muscle building and repair than just egg whites
According to a recent study, individuals who eat at least 18 grams (g) of protein from whole eggs versus egg whites following resistance exercise build protein in their muscles differently. The process, named “protein synthesis,” takes place during the post-workout period, and the post-workout muscle-building response in those who consumed whole eggs is 40 percent greater […]
01/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Balanced potassium levels found to be critical to circadian rhythm processes, including sleep
Like other cells in the body, red blood cells follow circadian rhythms (24-hour biological clocks). These circadian rhythms alter cell activity from day to night. But unlike other cells, red blood cells do not have DNA. Red blood cells also lack the “clock genes” which control rhythms. It was a mystery when it came to […]
01/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
School food makes kids fat: Expert finds U.S. schools are feeding low-income children like pigs at the trough
Around the globe, healthcare professionals are worried about the steadily climbing rates of child obesity. Are school lunches to blame for this alarming trend? Children spend most of their time at school, and most of their daily calories come from the meals they eat there. Caroline Fitzpatrick, a child development researcher interested in child education, […]
12/26/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Sweet drinks found to alter DNA expression in children, making them more vulnerable to disease
Sugary drinks aren’t just bad for your teeth. According to a recent study, children aged two to three years old who consume sugar-sweetened beverages can have shorter telomeres. The study by researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) revealed that if this early-life exposure alters the length of telomeres, or “the protective end caps for […]
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