Researchers from the University of Southern California (US) have found that children suffering from binge eating disorders (BED) have an increased proportion of grey matter densities indicative of abnormal brain development. “In children with binge eating disorder, we see abnormality in brain development in brain regions specifically linked to reward and impulsivity, or the ability to…
Abnormal Brain Development in Children With Binge Eating Disorder
March 16, 2022
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American Children Losing Motivation and Creativity, Teachers Say
March 6, 2022
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Creativity and enthusiasm define childhood, but American children seem to be losing these gifts, teachers say. American children are less creative and less motivated than past generations. When teachers compare today’s children with their peers from only a few years ago, there’s a clear difference, according to Page Park, an Indiana teacher with 24 years…
Study Reveals Traditional Large Households Fend Off Dementia
A strong social network is well known to contribute to well-being, mental health and longevity in adults but when researchers from the University of Adelaide dug further, they found a strong correlation between people living in larger households and a reduced risk of dying from dementia. In an international investigation of people aged over 60…
Maintaining a Schedule Can Help You Live Longer
Some may go on and on about how a schedule of activities or routines inhibits creativity or spontaneity. Of course, there may be a situation or two where that would be true—but maintaining a schedule frees up time for your creative ventures. Others may go on and on about how a schedule of activities or…
6 Poor Time Management Habits—and How to Break Them
We’re all given the same 24 hours a day. But why do some people seem to get so much more done than others? If you’re constantly missing deadlines, appointments, or rushing your deliverables, it may be time to reassess your time management habits. Most people don’t get formal training on managing their time. And while…
COVID-19 Lockdowns Linked to Brain Inflammation and Poor Mental Health, Study Suggests
February 24, 2022
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Lockdowns imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused brain inflammation among healthy adults who did not contract the virus, a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests. Researchers examined the societal and lifestyle disruptions caused by the pandemic, and found that healthy adults without COVID-19 had higher brain and blood levels of various…
Australian Food Authority Recalls US Baby Formulas Due to Potentially Fatal Contamination
February 21, 2022
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Australian health authorities have recalled several baby formulas by U.S. health care company Abbott Laboratories after reports of four infants getting sick after consuming the formula. Victorian and New South Wales (NSW) doctors issued warnings to parents on Feb. 20, to stop feeding their babies with formula from EleCare, Similac, and Alimentum as they may…
Australians Warned About Mushroom Picking After Toxic DeathCap Mushrooms Appear Early
Australia’s Food Safety Information Council is warning adventurous food eaters not to pick wild mushrooms because of the early arrival of the deadly deathcap fungi after a soggy summer. Toxic mushrooms grow during all seasons of the year but pop up particularly quickly in moist areas. Deathcap mushrooms can be mistaken for more common edible…
Mineral Found in Fish, Meat and Nuts May Reverse Memory Loss
An Australian study has found that selenium—a mineral found in many foods—could be the key to a healthier mind, as experiments show that it can reverse the decline in brain function from poor health or old age. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant found in meat, tuna, halibut, sardines, salmon, organ meat, eggs, and nuts, with…
How Sleep ‘Hygeine’ Can Transform Your Productivity
As freelancers and entrepreneurs, most of us probably don’t have to set our alarm clocks for a 9-to-5 schedule. While this is an advantage for independence and creativity, the downside is that we are never formally not working—we can default to working on projects late at night or as soon as we wake up in…
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