Depression in Parents May Cause Health Problems for Children
Razi Berry When parents suffer from depression, kids may be at risk for physical health problems in young adulthood, according to a study from researchers including the University of Georgia’s Katherine Ehrlich. Association between parental depression and youth metabolic syndrome The results revealed an association between parental depression and youth metabolic syndrome; a condition that […]
Emotional Issues and Obesity Grow Hand-in-Hand from Early Childhood
Razi Berry Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age 7 years, according to new research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Glasgow, UK (28 April-1 May). Analysis finds regardless of socioeconomic status, girls & boys with […]
Weekend Schedule Changes May Have a Negative Impact on the Heart
A recent study shows that ‘social jet lag’ is a key circadian indicator of poor health outcomes, including increases in heart disease.1 ‘Social jet lag’ is when we go to bed and arise later on weekends than during the week. Sleep is an integral component of maintaining circadian biorhythms, such as cortisol and thyroid function, […]