Health & Diet

Research Shows Laughter Reduces Stress and Anxiety ———————————— A new study suggests that laughter is a powerful tool for improving mental and physical health, helping to make the stress of life feel less overwhelming, Earth.com revealed. The research, led by…

Americans’ Reliance on Ultra-Processed Foods is Worsening ———————————– A new federal report, based on a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) survey conducted between August 2021 and August 2023, reveals that ultra-processed foods now account for more than half of the…

Study Links Excessive Screen Time in Youth to Higher Heart and Metabolic Risks ………………….. Children and teenagers who spend more time on screens may face increased risks of heart and metabolic diseases, according to research published Wednesday in the Journal…

Study Links Childhood Verbal Abuse to Higher Risk of Poor Adult Mental Health ………………… Parents who ridicule, threaten, or humiliate their children may increase the likelihood of poor adult mental health by 64%, according to research published in BMJ Open,…

Cooking from Scratch Linked to Greater Weight Loss, Study Finds ………………. A recent study suggests that preparing meals from scratch and avoiding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can significantly enhance weight loss. UPFs—commonly ready-to-eat or heat items like packaged sandwiches and protein…

Study Links Summer Births to Higher Depression Risk in Men …………….. Men born in the summer may face a higher risk of developing depression later in life, according to a study published in PLOS Mental Health and reported by Gizmodo.…

Weekend Workouts Significantly Boost Heart Health for Diabetics ———————————– New research indicates that people with diabetes can significantly lower their risk of heart-related death by concentrating their physical activity into just one or two weekend workouts, SciTech Daily reported. A…

Study Highlights Disproportionate Heat-Related Death Risk for Ethnic Minorities and Poorest in England ———————————— A significant study published in BMJ Public Health reveals that ethnic minorities and individuals residing in England’s most deprived areas face a substantially higher risk of…

As the planet grapples with escalating wildfires, extreme heatwaves, and devastating floods, experts are increasingly highlighting a less visible but equally profound consequence of climate change: a silent mental health crisis. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are significantly contributing…

Prolonged Grief Linked to Increased Long-Term Health Risks, Study Finds …………………… A new study has found that individuals experiencing intense, prolonged grief face significantly higher long-term health risks, including increased mortality and elevated use of mental health services. Researchers observed…