Less sleep, especially disruptive sleep, may be linked to excessive food intake.  And excessive food intake may cause obesity and other potential health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and other long-term issues. A new study published in The Journal of Health Psychology concluded that sleep affects all the biological, emotional, cognitive and environment factors […]

A new article published in the Journal of Public Health reported that more than half of US adolescents and teens are dehydrated, most likely because they aren’t drinking enough water. This may pose serious physical  health risks since water is essential for circulation, metabolism, temperature regulation, and waste removal. Dehydration is also associated with reduced […]

Most people who work in office jobs spend the majority of their day sitting with few breaks. In fact, a new study in the British Sports Journal found that 65-70% of office working hours are spent sitting at a desk, especially for prolonged periods of time.  The investigators published a consensus statement recommending that desk […]