How addicted are you to your phone? America by the numbers

by Hunter Boyce, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwelve years—that's how much time the average American spends on their smartphone in a lifetime. It's the result of four h

Updated on: March 18,2024

How addicted are you to your phone? America by the numbers

by Hunter Boyce, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwelve years—that's how much time the average American spends on their smartphone in a lifetime. It's the result of four h

Updated on:March 18,2024

Frequency of adding salt to foods linked to higher risk for CKD

by Elana GotkineA higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods is associated with a higher risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population, according to a study published onl

Updated on: March 27,2024

Frequency of adding salt to foods linked to higher risk for CKD

by Elana GotkineA higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods is associated with a higher risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population, according to a study published onl

Updated on:March 27,2024

Better mental, physical health in older people tied to living near nature

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit:Health & Place(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103148Even small differences in the availability of urban green and b

Updated on: March 16,2024

Better mental, physical health in older people tied to living near nature

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit:Health & Place(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103148Even small differences in the availability of urban green and b

Updated on:March 16,2024

Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role i

Updated on: March 23,2024

Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role i

Updated on:March 23,2024

Are your driving habits pointing to a sleep disorder?

by Dennis ThompsonDo you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?These sorts of driving habits could be a

Updated on: March 18,2024

Are your driving habits pointing to a sleep disorder?

by Dennis ThompsonDo you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?These sorts of driving habits could be a

Updated on:March 18,2024

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on: March 27,2024

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on:March 27,2024

Research highlights benchmarks for food safety standards

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralia's high standards for food safety inspections set the bar high for cafes, restaurants and other shop owners to maintain hygien

Updated on: March 19,2024

Research highlights benchmarks for food safety standards

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralia's high standards for food safety inspections set the bar high for cafes, restaurants and other shop owners to maintain hygien

Updated on:March 19,2024

Allergen warning: 'Vegan' foods may contain milk and eggs

by Silvia Dominguez, Jérémie Théolier and Samuel Godefroy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe popularity of vegan diets continues to increase around the world. Indeed, in 2023,

Updated on: March 19,2024

Allergen warning: 'Vegan' foods may contain milk and eggs

by Silvia Dominguez, Jérémie Théolier and Samuel Godefroy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe popularity of vegan diets continues to increase around the world. Indeed, in 2023,

Updated on:March 19,2024

Neighborhood poverty in childhood increases risk of death by unnatural causes, study finds

by Elana GotkineThe degree of neighborhood poverty in early childhood is significantly associated with death by unnatural causes in early adulthood, according to astudypublished online Feb

Updated on: March 23,2024

Neighborhood poverty in childhood increases risk of death by unnatural causes, study finds

by Elana GotkineThe degree of neighborhood poverty in early childhood is significantly associated with death by unnatural causes in early adulthood, according to astudypublished online Feb

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study demonstrates one of the reasons why the Mediterranean diet improves kidney health in patients with diabetes

by University of CórdobaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet garners praise once again, with another study ratifying its list of health benefits. In addition to preventing car

Updated on: March 26,2024

Study demonstrates one of the reasons why the Mediterranean diet improves kidney health in patients with diabetes

by University of CórdobaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet garners praise once again, with another study ratifying its list of health benefits. In addition to preventing car

Updated on:March 26,2024

Stickers and wristbands aren't a reliable way to prevent mosquito bites

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Jimmy Chan from PexelsProtecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young

Updated on: March 21,2024

Stickers and wristbands aren't a reliable way to prevent mosquito bites

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Jimmy Chan from PexelsProtecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young

Updated on:March 21,2024

It's called 'cozy cardio.' In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise

by Melissa RayworthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPolitical polarization. Economic struggles. Inequity. Climate change. War. In an often-bruising world, you can hardly blame people for seeking out

Updated on: March 27,2024

It's called 'cozy cardio.' In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise

by Melissa RayworthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPolitical polarization. Economic struggles. Inequity. Climate change. War. In an often-bruising world, you can hardly blame people for seeking out

Updated on:March 27,2024