Category: Lifestyle

  • New Study Reveals Health and Price as Main Factors in US Meat Consumption Decisions

    Despite growing awareness of the climate impacts of meat production, a new study led byRutgers University shows that health and price concerns heavily outweigh sustainability in Americans’ meat consumption choices. Published in the journal Appetite, the study surveyed over 1,200 U.S. adults to explore their meat and seafood consumption patterns and motivations. The researchers discovered…

  • New Study Reveals Evolutionary Basis for Conspicuous Consumption

    A new study conducted by researchers from Athabasca University and Vancouver Island University suggests that conspicuous consumption — often deemed irrational and driven by marketing — is actually deeply rooted in evolutionary biology and environmental conditions. “The desire to display or be seen with these products is triggered by an interaction between environmental conditions and…

  • Scientists Decode Emotions in Music: Why Bach and Mozart Differ

    It is well-known that music can stir deep emotions, but the scientific basis for how this occurs has long remained a mystery. A new study by a team of scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) and the University of Göttingen has taken significant strides in unveiling this mystery by employing…

  • New Study Reveals Lifestyle’s Influence on Oral Microbiome

    Recent research spearheaded by Penn State biologists demonstrates that our lifestyle choices directly influence the beneficial bacteria and microorganisms in our mouths. The international study, which analyzed saliva samples from various Nepali populations, underscores how the “oral microbiome” reflects different subsistence strategies — ranging from nomadic hunter-gatherers to industrialized groups. The study, published in the…

  • Menthol Cigarette Restrictions Could Drive Smokers to Healthier Alternatives, Study Shows

    Researchers have discovered promising evidence that restrictions on menthol cigarettes could encourage smokers to switch to healthier alternatives, such as nicotine gum and lozenges. The study, recently published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, is poised to have significant public health implications. A team led by Roberta Freitas-Lemos, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech’s…

  • Dramatic Decline in Youth Marijuana Use From 2011 to 2021, Study Finds

    Marijuana use among U.S. adolescents has seen a significant decline over the past decade, as revealed by a comprehensive study from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine. The study, which analyzed data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey between 2011 and 2021, surveyed 88,183 high school students, offering a detailed look into trends by…

  • New Study Reveals Impact of Daylight Saving Time Changes on Sleep Duration

    In an eye-opening new study, researchers led by the University of Bristol have determined that the transition into and out of Daylight Saving Time has a noteworthy, albeit short-lived, impact on people’s sleep. The study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, utilized sleep data from activity monitors worn by 11,800 individuals across the 2013-2015…

  • Study Shows Sweetened Beverage Taxes Cut Consumption by Nearly 50% in Lower-Income Households

    New research from the University of Washington reveals that taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages have slashed consumption by almost half among lower-income households in several major U.S. cities. The findings suggest that such taxes could play a crucial role in reducing health disparities and enhancing overall population health. The study, published in Health Economics, scrutinized purchasing…

  • UBC Study Shows Texting While Walking Significantly Endangers Pedestrians

    Pedestrians who text or talk on their phones while walking are at significantly higher risk of accidents, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. Research conducted at two busy intersections in downtown Vancouver has shown that distracted pedestrians have a 45% increased likelihood of near-miss incidents with vehicles compared to their…

  • Study Reveals Majority of Americans Consume Diets That Fuel Inflammation

    Nearly 60% of Americans are consuming diets that promote inflammation, significantly raising their risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. This finding comes from a new study that utilized a decade-old tool designed to measure dietary inflammation. The study also identified specific demographics more inclined toward pro-inflammatory diets, notably Black Americans, men and…