by Donna Campbell | Feb 3, 2016 | Sleep
A late bedtime is actually better than a full night of sleep with interruptions. New study: Adults who had a delayed bedtime experienced only a 12% reduction in positive mood versus 31% in those who were awakened several times during the night. Explanation: The...
by Donna Campbell | Dec 8, 2015 | Food
Want to eat less at lunch? Choose oatmeal for breakfast. Recent study: Volunteers who ate a bowl of hot instant oatmeal with skim milk reported feeling fuller longer and ate significantly less at lunch than on the days that they ate a breakfast of cold oat-based...
by Donna Campbell | Nov 16, 2015 | Chiropractic
An analysis of 160 people found that smokers are three times more likely than nonsmokers to develop chronic back pain. Possible reason: Smokers have a stronger connection between two brain regions that play a role in addictive behavior and chronic pain. Good news:...
by Donna Campbell | Oct 19, 2015 | Health & Wellness
Half of children between the ages of six and 19 are not adequately hydrated. Chronic dehydration can result in kidney problems, heatstroke, headaches, irritability, poor circulation, reduced physical performance and poor mental functioning. Children are more...
by Donna Campbell | Oct 10, 2015 | Health & Wellness
Having cocktails before dinner may lead to more eating. A small study found that mild intoxication (from the equivalent of about two glasses of wine) resulted in a greater response to food aromas in the hypothalamus –an area of the brain linked to hunger, eating...