Two studies published in the journals PLOS Medicine and BMC Medicine in March 2020 show that obesity in childhood is linked to a higher risk of future anxiety, depression, and death in early adult life compared to children in the general population. This could shape efforts to detect specific risk factors that predispose children to obesity and thus prevent... Continue Reading →
Blog
Kellogg’s launches All-Bran Prebiotic Oaty Clusters
Two flavours are available, Original and Almond & Pumpkin Seeds, both of which reportedly feature natural prebiotic chicory root fibre and wheat bran fibre to nourish ‘good’ bacteria in the gut. The company also claims that the cereal is low in sugar. https://www.foodbev.com/news/kelloggs-launches-all-bran-prebiotic-oaty-clusters/
How can governments use behavioral science in fighting coronavirus?
Principles of behavioral public policy suggest that if you want to encourage the desired behavior, you should make it easy, attractive, social and timely. In the case of coronavirus, a desired public behavior is to obey rules of hygiene and not to panic. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/how-can-governments-use-behavioral-science-in-fighting-coronavirus/1766815
Top health & fitness apps to base your research on
If you’re going to develop the next big health, fitness, or recipe app — you’ll first need to learn from what’s already out there. Learning about what these apps are doing right is an essential part of your early app development research. https://southfloridareporter.com/building-a-health-fitness-or-recipe-app-start-with-solid-research/
Even if you are virus-free, COVID-19 is affecting your health. Here’s what to do
How behavior change can help decrease #coronavirus infections https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2020/03/13/even-if-you-are-virus-free-covid-19-is-affecting-your-health-heres-what-to-do/
Breathing Dirty Air Can Make You More Prone To Diabetes, Obesity and other Chronic illnesses
Breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses, a new study revealed.. Read more at: https://www.newsgram.com/dirty-air-make-prone-diabetes-obesity-other-chronic-illnesses https://www.newsgram.com/dirty-air-make-prone-diabetes-obesity-other-chronic-illnesses