Even if you’re overweight, eating too much food on a regular basis can be a tough habit to stop. This fact helps to explain the growing rate of obesity in the United States. If a report in the journal Nutrition ...
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Why Being “Skinny Fat” Could be More Harmful Than You Think
Generally speaking, weight-related health problems are usually associated with those who are significantly overweight. Being “skinny fat” ‒ that is, have some flab clinging to the stomach and hips ‒ is usually considered to be more of a visual blight ...
Read More »Strange But True ‒ Asthma May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Asthma is not an enjoyable condition to live with; symptoms of this disease typically include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathing difficulties. But suppose asthma actually had an unexpected benefit ‒ such as a lower risk of dying from prostate ...
Read More »Could Fixing a Defective Enzyme Curb Alcohol Abuse?
Alcohol abuse is a major problem in the United States; according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, misuse of alcoholic beverages cost the United States nearly $250 billion in 2010 alone. As troubling as these figures are, ...
Read More »A Quick Look at Three New Genetic Disorders
Even in modern times, researchers continue to find new ways to help people live longer, healthier lives. Unfortunately, medical science also continues to unearth new diseases and medical conditions. Listed below are some genetic disorders that have only been identified ...
Read More »What a Shock! Sharpening the Mind with Electricity
Learning and retaining new information is one of the most crucial tasks the brain must perform. Unfortunately, such actions are often easier said than done, especially among those who are in the grip of cognitive decline. A recent report indicates ...
Read More »Does Air Pollution Stunt Lung Growth?
In the industrialized world, air pollution remains a constant threat to public health. Not only can airbone pollutants pose a threat to adults and the elderly, evidence also indicates that such pollutants are leave a permanent mark on children. Signs ...
Read More »Fighting Arthritis With Yoga
Arthritis gets a lot of media attention, a trend which will only continue as America ages. Though both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are incurable diseases, a recent study indicates relief from these disorders might come from an unexpected source. Mental ...
Read More »Surprise! Why the Element of Surprise Could Help Kids Learn
Some people like surprises, while others could most certainly do without them. For infants, surprises could yield a very unexpected benefit. Specifically, surprised infants may have a better chance of picking up new information. Subverting Expectations Researchers at Johns Hopkins ...
Read More »Why Diet Soda Might be Especially Bad for Older Adults
The appeal of diet soda is fairly obvious ‒ the amount of calories in diet soft drinks is far smaller than their non-diet counterparts. Unfortunately, research has found that these drinks may actually do more harm than good. In fact, ...
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