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Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health
Findings in a new study add to the argument that all calories are not created equal, and they suggest that those calories from sugar are especially likely to contribute to Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases, which are on the rise in children. Full Article: The New York Times, “Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health…
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Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain
Exercise is good for the brain. We know that. Now a new experiment suggests that light resistance training may also slow the age-related shrinking of some parts of our brains. Full Article: The New York Times, “Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain”
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Why Your Morning Routine Isn’t Working, and How to Fix it
Don’t go from zero to 60 with your mornings; slowly change your habits over time. Start the day right with a morning routine that feeds your mind. You want to be realistic about how much you can fit into your morning and then come up with a few impactful activities. Full Article: lifehaker, “Why Your…
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Better Math Scores, Less Fear
Early anxiety about dealing with numbers can put a child at a significant disadvantage, not only in school but in negotiating life and a career. A study of third-graders suggests an intervention that can help. Researchers say one-on-one tutoring calms the fear circuitry in the brain. Full Article: NPR, “1 Student + 1 Tutor =…
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What If Teens Are Being Too Rational?
Researchers are wondering about the presumptions we make about rational/good and irrational/bad when it comes to decision-making. Full article: NPR: The Problem With Teens is That They’re Just Too Rational
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Short Sleepers May Catch More Colds
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· SleepIn what may be the first study of this kind, researchers say they found that adults who sleep less than five or six hours a night are four times more likely to catch a cold than than those who get at least seven or more hours of sleep. Full Article:The New York Times – Short…