Behavioral, Emotional Challenges, and Autism Linked to Mother’s Immunity
Razi Berry Children with autism born to mothers who had immune conditions during their pregnancy are more likely to have behavioral and emotional problems, a UC Davis Health study has found. The study examined maternal immune history as a predictor of symptoms in children with autism. Study examined maternal immune history as a predictor of […]
Reading with Toddlers Linked to Less Aggressive Parenting
Razi Berry People who regularly read with their toddlers are less likely to engage in harsh parenting and the children are less likely to be hyperactive or disruptive, a Rutgers-led study finds. Possibly first study first to focus on how shared reading affects parenting Previous studies have shown that frequent shared reading prepares children for […]
Suffering with IBS? This Type of CBT Tailored Specifically for IBS May be Most Effective, Study Says
Razi Berry Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10 – 20 percent of people. Abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits significantly affect patients’ quality of life and can force them to take days off work. CBT tailored specifically for IBS via teletherapy or interactive website is more effective in relieving […]
Overeating Changes How We Think and Behave
Node Smith, ND Obesity is major concern in many countries worldwide. The easy access to caloric-dense food that triggers pleasure centers in the brain creates a “obesogenic environment” that promotes eating in manners that are not conducive to a healthy life. But more than merely weight gain, overeating may be supporting cognitive and behavioral changes […]
Environmental and Behavioral Factors of Cancer
In a study conducted by Stony Brook University Cancer Center out of New York, researchers have found quantitative evidence proving that extrinsic risk factors, such as environmental exposures and behaviors weigh heavily on the development of a vast majority (approximately 70 to 90 percent) of cancers. The study concluded that most cancers are a result […]