The study examined the average lifetime exposure to traffic-related pollution.
Scientists have found living in areas with high levels of traffic pollution can reduce people’s performance in cognitive tests.
U.S. obesity rates trending downward but most still overweight: study
Majority of Americans are still at an unhealthy weight.
Some people in America are losing weight resulting in more people of “normal weight,” according to a new study, but it is not clear if the trend will last
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Food ads have more clout than parents: study
Kids who saw an ad for fries picked the fries, even when their parents tried to get them to pick a healthier alternative.
Food ads are more persuasive than an involved parent when it comes to children’s food selection, a new study in The Journal of Pediatrics suggests. Researchers were surprised at the findings when they were trying to determine the impact of commercials in childrens’ diets.
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Air pollution increases risk of premature birth by 30%
High pollution levels in towns and cities are linked to an increased chance of premature births.
The “toxic” chemicals emitted by urban traffic damages the health of unborn babies as well as their mothers, a study of 100,000 births has found.
‘Text Neck’ – smartphone obsession causing injuries
Hunching over a small screen can cause headaches over time.
People who regularly send text messages on their mobile phones were warned they could develop a new condition called ‘Text Neck.’
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Sharp memories tied to brain fold
Precise memories tied to brain crease.
There are two types of people in the world: those who remember everything exactly as it happened and those who have a tendency to muddle what’s happened with what’s imagined.
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1 in 50 Americans admits to driving drunk at least once in previous month
CDC officials think more people may now drink at home.
Driving drunk has fallen 30 percent in five years according to health officials. Last year drunk driving was at its lowest mark in nearly 2o years.
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Safety Shorts – underwear that protects cellphone users from harmful radiation
Safety Shorts
At first glance, it may seem kind of silly, but radiation proof underwear certainly has more to it than meets the eye.
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30 most sleep-deprived cities in the U.S.
A federal study concluded in 2008, certain states have higher incidence rates of sleeplessness than others.
Functioning on a few hours of sleep isn’t just miserable, it’s dangerous, as recent news has suggested. Several air-traffic controllers were caught sleeping on the job last month, prompting the FAA to fire a few. Recent studies have proven that sleep deprivation can make people more unethical, less attractive, and can weaken problem-solving skills.
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Having children reduces a man’s risk of heart disease
Having kids reduces a man’s risk of heart disease by 20%.
Having children could mean healthier hearts for men. A decade-long study of 135,000 men found that those who remained child-free had a higher risk of dying from heart disease than those who ‘sowed their oats.’ Men who had children reduced their risk of heart disease by 20%.
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Liposuction may be good for your heart: study
Surprising drop in triglycerides seen even in normal weight patients.
Liposuction may do more than just slim down your waistline. A new study has found that it might also help your heart.
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We are 3 times more likely to eat the first thing we see: study
Researchers claim if a salad is the first thing we see we are more likely to eat it.
Don’t blame the food if you’re struggling to control your weight – blame the kitchen.
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