Picky eaters are a common challenge for parents, but does it help to force them to eat their vegetables? Researchers at the University of Michigan wanted to answer the question of whether parents should pressure their children into eating food they don’t like. Furthermore, they wanted to find out whether doing so affected the child’s …
Are you thirsty? Before you answer yes or no, take a moment to think about how your cognitive abilities have been as of late. Has your mind been feeling sluggish? As it turns out, there may be a link between the two things. Mindy Millard-Stafford, director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at Georgia Institute of …
If you have pale skin, there’s some bad news – you might be more prone to burning under the sun. Some of you may already know this from experience, but according to a new study, those who are prone to burning may need to use even more protection than they previously thought (Crist, 2018). Kasey …
There are dozens of cities and towns across the country that have their red flags up for one key reason – West Nile Virus. When the virus is detected in mosquitoes, towns and cities have no choice but to launch into action in an attempt to dwindle local mosquito populations, but what is West Nile …
Tick bites can be irritating and painful, but they can become even more serious when the tick at hand is carrying a disease. When people think of tick diseases, Lyme disease most commonly comes to mind. However, a new condition is sweeping across the country, and it has scientists worried about its growing prevalence. Some …
What if your morning cup of joe was responsible for keeping you healthy for longer? This is what one study now suggests, and it’s having people second-guess how much coffee they consume on a regular basis. The new report claims that coffee consumption may be linked to a lower chance of death, compared to non-coffee …
Most of us look forward to Pizza Friday or Donut Day at work, but what are these foods doing to our overall eating habits? According to a new study, it’s all doing more harm than good. Recently, researchers looked at a group of 5,222 employees across the U.S. to determine just how these eating habits …
Summer is a time for fun under the sun, but failing to prepare for the weather accordingly can result in a number of health issues. Everything from heat stroke to sunburn is a concern when the weather gets warmer, meaning it’s best to take precautionary measures whenever possible. Let’s take a look at some of …
Before you run your next mile, think about what it might be doing to your brain. As it turns out, physical activity may be benefiting your overall cognitive ability, according to new research. A group of scientists recently reviewed data from dozens of studies on older adults. They discovered that those who exercised an average …
In this day and age, we all have some kind of exposure to artificial intelligence. Take our smartphones, for example, with their built-in smart assistants designed to respond to our every command. But what if someone told you that AI is going above and beyond in the healthcare realm? What if it were possible to …