Time to update recommendations on healthy use of electronic devices, say researchers, to avoid sleep problems in teenagers. [Sleep and use of electronic devices in adolescence: results from a large population-based study doi 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006748] The longer a teen spends on screen time throughout the day before going to bed, the worse quality sleep s/he is likely … [Read more...] about Cumulative Daily Screen Time Linked To Teen Sleep Problems
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Plain packaging seems to make cigarettes less appealing and increase urgency to quit smoking
Early findings from Australia indicate that policy has an impact—at least in the short term [Introduction effects of the Australian plain packaging policy on adult smokers: a cross sectional study doi 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003175] Plain packaging for cigarettes seems to make tobacco less appealing and increase the urgency to quit smoking, suggest early findings from Australia, … [Read more...] about Plain packaging seems to make cigarettes less appealing and increase urgency to quit smoking
Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle age
And boosts risks of diabetes, potentially fatal blood clots, and heart attacks Young men who are obese in their early 20s are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or not even make it that far, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open. It’s well known that obesity in adulthood poses a risk for diabetes and … [Read more...] about Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle age
Millions of Europeans still at risk from high trans fatty acid content in popular foods
Overall levels have fallen, but few countries have legal limits on certain shop bought and restaurant foods The heart health of millions of Europeans is still at risk because of the persistently high trans fatty acid content of certain fast and convenience foods, indicates research published in the online journal BMJ Open. While the overall TFA fat content of foods has … [Read more...] about Millions of Europeans still at risk from high trans fatty acid content in popular foods