Social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat have become a multibillion-dollar industry. This modern phenomenon can provide a variety of benefits for our lives, but it also appears to have drawbacks as well. According to a new study examining social media and sleep, spending too much time on social media may contribute to […]
A great deal has been written about the effects of diet and other lifestyle factors on diabetes. We know that eating low-carbohydrate meals and less processed foods can be particularly important. However, very little is known about how the timing of meals interacts with diabetes and other metabolic diseases. A recent study suggests that the […]
Do you feel like you perform at your best when you have not gotten the sleep that you need? Very few people would answer this question in the affirmative. Despite this, millions of people worldwide go without the sleep they need and without realizing how sleep deprivation can affect their future performance. A new study […]
The winter holidays are a time of togetherness, giving — and lots of food. Although we tell ourselves that these times are about noble emotions and actions, many of us anticipate the cookies, fudge and cheeseballs just as much as we do the next religious service or family gathering. However, there is no season like […]
Pollution is all around us, in our water, soil and even the air we breathe. This can affect our health in a variety of ways, exacerbating illnesses such as asthma and even leading to cancer. According to new research, pollution from simple and common chemicals such as road salt can have serious effects on our […]
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