Robby Berman

3 weeks ago | healthline.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestA new Norwegian study finds that one hour of screen time at bedtime results in a 59% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep. The findings indicate that social media use is no more disruptive to sleep than watching TV or movies or reading on a mobile device. While there is some controversy about the negative effects of blue light on sleep quality, there is widespread agreement that exposure to bright light in general before bed may lead to poor sleep.

1 month ago | healthline.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestVaping does not help most people quit smoking cigarettes, according to a new study. People who vape and smoke cigarettes are far less likely to leave nicotine behind than people who only smoke cigarettes. While the long-term health effects are unclear, vaping introduces harmful substances into the lungs, promoting inflammation and irritation. Vaping nicotine is also addictive. Among the most successful ways to quit vaping and smoking are quitlines and nicotine replacement therapy.

2 months ago | resources.healthgrades.com | Robby Berman

An hour of moderate-intensity exercise reduced sensations of hunger in people with overweight and obesity in a new study. The authors of the study attribute the reduction in hunger to an alteration in the levels of certain appetite-related peptides produced by muscles during exercise. Research suggests that the bodies of people with overweight or obesity react differently to the exertion of exercise, and that the suppression of hunger may be one of these unique effects.

2 months ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestAn hour of moderate-intensity exercise reduced sensations of hunger in people with overweight and obesity in a new study. The authors of the study attribute the reduction in hunger to an alteration in the levels of certain appetite-related peptides produced by muscles during exercise. Research suggests that the bodies of people with overweight or obesity react differently to the exertion of exercise, and that the suppression of hunger may be one of these unique effects.

2 months ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Robby Berman

Share on PinterestA physically active lifestyle late in life is linked to aging well. A new article published by the Canadian Medical Association reports getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can increase an older person’s independence, as well as cognitive and mental well-being. People who exercise 150 minutes each week reduce their risk of all-cause mortality by 31%, according to the study.