Category: Education
BMI an inaccurate measure of health
A new research out of UC Santa Barbara and UCLA reveals that millions of Americans labeled overweight or obese based on their BMI are, in fact, “perfectly healthy.” Their findings, which appear in the International Journal of Obesity, suggest that […]
Bed-sharing affects breastfeeding habits
Mothers who frequently sleep with their babies breastfeed for longer than mothers who do not bed-share, says a study by Acta Paediatrica. Also, pregnant women who expressed a strong motivation to breastfeed were more likely to bed-share frequently once their […]
Meditation eases pain, anxiety during breast cancer biopsy
Meditation eases anxiety, fatigue and pain for women undergoing breast cancer biopsies, according to researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute. They also found that music is effective, but to a lesser extent. The researchers note that adopting these simple, inexpensive […]
New sunscreen allows body to produce Vitamin D
Researchers have developed a process for altering the ingredients in a sunscreen that does not impact its sun protection factor (SPF), but does allow the body to produce vitamin D. The findings, published in the peer reviewed journal PLOS ONE, […]
Finger tracing can improve Math grades
The simple act of tracing your finger over a Math problem can help solve it quicker, says a study from the University of Sydney. Studies involving 275 Sydney school children aged between nine and 13 found that tracing over elements […]
No proof that X-rays and CT scans cause cancer
The widely-held belief that X rays and CT scans can cause cancer is based on an outdated and unproven model, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology. The model, known as linear no-threshold (LNT), is […]
Clean your kitchen to cut calories
A Cornell Food and Brand Lab study says that cluttered environments can cause stress—which can lead to stress eating. The study shows that cluttered kitchens are caloric kitchens. When stressed out females were asked to wait for another person in […]
Saliva gland test can spot early Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Banner Sun Health Research Institute have determined that a saliva gland test may be a way to diagnose early Parkinson’s disease. The study was published this month in Movement Disorders, the official journal […]
Scientists found perfect breakfast for kids
Instead of cereal or oatmeal, scientists suggest serving kids with a plate of eggs instead. A high protein breakfast will keep children fuller for longer, which may prevent a cookie binge come lunch time. A team of researchers, led by […]
Height linked to risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer
A new study shows that tall people have a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes but have a higher cancer risk. Inversely, shorter people should worry more about their sugar intake. “Epidemiological data show that per 6.5 […]
