New research suggests that girls with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be twice as likely to have obesity in childhood or early adulthood as girls without the disorder. The reason is that the brain abnormalities associated with ADHD may fuel eating disorders. "Girls with ADHD may not be able to control their eating and may end up ove
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Does it matter if you are short or tall? In many aspects, no it doesn’t. But as to health - it does. That’s according to the new research from University of Tübingen and Harvard School of Public Health. The study found that taller people have a lower risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, but have a higher risk of cancer.
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Diabetes is a lifelong disease which can affect many aspects of a person’s life. Until now, scientists have not yet made the cure for it and most medications and treatments are used to manage the symptoms. Many people are diagnosed with diabetes each day. And it doesn’t only affect adults but young people as well. But worry not. If you hav
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Don’t take it wrong - meat is good for your body too. It is a good source of protein which your body needs for many functions, including muscle building. But eating too much meat may not be healthy for you in many ways. First off, red meat in particular, contains lots of saturated fats and cholesterol which can lead to heart disease. Processed meats al
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We all have goals in life. Whatever your goal is - short-term or long-term - one of the biggest challenges towards achieving it is lack of motivation. Most experts agree that willpower is like a muscle. It gets drained with frequent use. So how do you keep yourself focused towards your goals? According to new research, it could be as simple as stating your i
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Self-control is central to getting rid of unhealthy habits and forming healthy ones. But many people fell short of this very important quality. And if you’re one of them - don’t fret. There is something you can do to strengthen your willpower. And it wouldn’t cost you a thing. According to new research, you just have to be mindful. N
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We hear about the many health risks associated with lack of sleep. We’ve heard it being associated with depression, obesity, dementia and other chronic illnesses. But what about oversleeping? As it turns out, it does have some undesirable consequences too. If you sleep a little more during weekends, that’s fine. But if you tend to overslee
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According to a new study from the University of California, San Francisco, caffeinated drinks may be not so bad for our heart. In fact, it can actually bring us cardiovascular health benefits. It has long been believed that downing on a strong coffee in the morning can trigger dangerous heart palpitations. But the new study suggests that it can delive
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A new study has shown for the first time that a structure of the brain circuitry known as corticolimbic system - is more likely to be passed down from mothers to daughters than from mothers to sons or from fathers to children of either gender. Said part of the brain governs emotional regulation and processing and plays a role in mood disorders
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We are all made to believe that some foods are fattening and some aren’t. While this is true, in terms of weight loss, things might be a little different. According to a ground-breaking research from Weizmann Institute in Tel Aviv, people’s bodies react very differently to the same foods. This may be why some people stay stubbornly heavy h
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