Linda, Author at Life Science Review

23 May 202023 May 2020

A sleep duration of over 10 hours/night appears to be associated with lower BMI scores in children

In February 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between sleep duration and physical activity and overweight/obesity in German primary school children. A … Read more

22 May 202022 May 2020

Face-to-face interaction is required for young children to develop an understanding of emotions, with a greater amount of time spent watching television in girls and on gaming in boys leading to a reduced understanding of emotions

In September 2019 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess the association between screen usage and a child’s understanding of emotion. (Emotion understanding is generally defined … Read more

22 May 202022 May 2020

A greater adherence to the Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 may decrease the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma

In August 2019 researchers from China, USA and Singapore published the results of their study to assess the role of three dietary patterns in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, namely … Read more

22 May 202022 May 2020

Current research findings are inconsistent as some studies show no significant association between either dietary Glycemic Index or glycemic load on risk of depression, whilst other studies show that a higher Glycemic Index or glycemic load increases the risk of depression

In August 2019 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between dietary Glycemic Index, glycemic load and depression. A total of 11 … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Aerobic exercise appears to significantly improve executive functioning (eg the ability to pay focused attention to and to listen, to start, plan or complete tasks or even switch among tasks) in adults at risk for cognitive decline

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of aerobic exercise and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Night time media use may contribute to sleep problems and symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In November 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between night time media use and sleep problems and internalizing symptoms (ie depression, … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Sleep and dietary patterns, technology and internet usage, perinatal factors, breastfeeding, birth delivery mode and exercise all appear to have an effect on the amount of impulsive behaviour seen in children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In September 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the association between weight, birth attributes, exercise and sleep habits, dietary intake and impulsive behaviour in … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

A short sleep duration appears to be associated with an increased risk of an emotional disorder (anxiety and depression) in both boys and girls and with a behavioural disorder (defiance, inappropriate conduct, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity) in boys only

In December 2019 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess the association between sleep duration and symptoms of emotional and behavioral disorders in children. A total … Read more

20 May 202020 May 2020

Drinking one glass of wine per day is associated with a reduced incidence of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease as well as a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in those with chronic kidney disease

In November 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between wine consumption and the incidence of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. … Read more

20 May 202020 May 2020

Greater technology use appears to be associated with more sleep-wake problems and less time in bed in all adolescents, but the association between the amount of technology usage and teacher-rated daytime sleepiness only appears to be seen in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the differences in types and amount of technology used by adolescents and its association with … Read more

20 May 202020 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

In May 2020 researchers from the USA published their review on the association of extended television viewing with obesity in adolescents. The researchers stated that on a global basis, adolescent … Read more

17 May 202017 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

14 May 202014 May 2020

A life filled with worthwhile activities may promote well-being and healthy aging in the older individual

In January 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the wider implications of feeling that the things undertaken in one’s life are worthwhile. A … Read more

14 May 202017 May 2020

Moderate wine intake, especially red wine, at 1-2 glasses per day as part of the Mediterranean diet, appears to be associated with disease prevention and an improvement in disease prognosis

In August 2018 researchers from Greece published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between moderate wine consumption and health. The researchers stated that moderate wine … Read more

12 May 202012 May 2020

Newer electronic devices, carpeted floors and more frequent vacuuming and dusting appear to be associated with lower levels of flame retardant chemicals found in house dust

In December 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to identify factors in the home environment that are associated with levels of fire retardant chemicals in … Read more

12 May 202012 May 2020

A comparison between targeted (based on urinary levels) and fixed concentrations of iodine supplementation in pregnant women showed that both were equally effective at preventing iodine deficiency although targeted supplementation was better in avoiding over supplementation

In March 2020 researchers from Thailand published the results of their study to assess the use of iodine supplementation in pregnancy A total of 208 pregnant women were involved in … Read more

12 May 202012 May 2020

Research suggests that currently available probiotic strains in supplements probably make little or no difference in improving eczema symptoms

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of probiotics in the treatment of eczema. A total of 39 … Read more

10 May 202010 May 2020

Environmental factors as well as the gut microbiota may strongly influence the development of psoriasis and its progression

In March 2020 researchers from Italy, USA and Serbia published their review on the interactions between the skin, microbiome, gut microbiota and psoriasis. The researchers stated that psoriasis is alternatively … Read more

10 May 202010 May 2020

A greater adherence to the Okinawan dietary pattern appears to be significantly associated with a reduced incidence of ischaemic heart disease

In February 2020 researchers from China and Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between the Australian Dietary Guidelines 2013, Mediterranean-DASH diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay … Read more

10 May 202010 May 2020

Diets, such as the MIND diet, which contain phenolic compounds, omega-3 fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, isothiocyanates, and carotenoids may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

In March 2020 researchers from Poland published their review on the role of certain bioactive compounds that appear to be effective in preventing neurodegeneration. The researchers stated that neurodegeneration is … Read more