Healthy Living Stories
Teens At Risk Of Exposure To Toxic Lead And Uranium From Frequent Vaping: Study
Teenagers who frequently vape may face increased exposure to harmful metals like lead and uranium, which could potentially impact brain and organ development adversely, a study revealed. Study Reveals Ideal Duration You May Stand, Sit, Sleep, And Exercise For Optimal Health
The researchers have identified the ideal number of hours you should spend standing, sitting, sleeping, and engaging in physical activities for optimal heart health and diabetic control. Dengue Fever During Pregnancy Affects Infant's Health For First 3 Years: Study
Children whose mothers contracted dengue fever during pregnancy faced a 27% higher likelihood of hospitalization from birth to age three, the study revealed. Healthy Sleep Pattern Could Cut Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke: Study
Having a healthy sleep pattern could cut the risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke among midlife and older adults, regardless of their genetic predisposition for these conditions, a recent study revealed. Certain Food Additive Emulsifiers Linked To Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes: Study
Researchers have now found that certain emulsifiers, a common food additive used in many processed and packaged foods are linked to an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. When Does Old Age Begin? Survey Suggests An Upward Shift In Perception Among Elderly
The survey results indicate an upward shift in people's perception of age as respondents in their mid-60s perceive old age to begin at 75. Mediterranean Diet Linked To Reduced Risk Of Hypertension: Study
Those who consistently follow a Mediterranean diet are at a reduced risk of hypertension, the study revealed. Calorie Counting Trumps Meal Timing For Weight Loss, Study Finds
The study discovered that the total number of calories consumed throughout the day matters more than when those calories are consumed. Metabolic Health At Time Of Vaccination Decides Effectiveness Of Flu Shots: Study
The researchers found that switching obese mice to a healthy diet before flu vaccination completely protected them from a lethal dose of flu, despite their BMI (Body Mass Index). However, changing the diet after vaccination did not help. Hypertension Raises Uterine Fibroid Risk, Blood Pressure Medication Can Help Minimize It: Study
Recent research has identified another risk linked to hypertension in women: an increased likelihood of developing uterine fibroids. Make Brains Work Hard At Job: Study Says It Guards Against Memory Issues Later
The study revealed that actively engaging your brain in your profession can lower your risk of experiencing memory and cognitive issues as you age. Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy Causes Weight Gain, But Benefits Outweigh: Study
The advantages of quitting outweigh the risks associated with ongoing smoking, such as stillbirths and premature deliveries, the study revealed. Stress During Adolescence May Up The Risk Of Postpartum Depression In Adulthood: Study
Based on the findings of a rat study, researchers suggest that early life stress could contribute to the worsening of postpartum depression from a pathophysiological standpoint. Junk Food Diet In Teens May Lead To Long-Term Memory Damage: Study
A high-fat, high-sugar diet in teenagers may lead to long-term memory damage, according to the results of a rat study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California. Pressure To Lose Weight In Teens Linked To 'Internalized' Weight Stigma Later: Study
People who were bullied, teased, and pressured to lose weight during their teenage years by family and media may develop internalized weight stigma by the age of 31, the study revealed.