On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become the new pandemic and it’s ruining all of our eyes and brains,” Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified optometrist, tells The Post. He … Read more
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), medications that help control type 2 diabetes and obesity, can have a profound impact on physical wellness – but what about mental health? Some examples of these medications include semaglutides, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and liraglutide, like Victoza and Saxenda. Various studies have pointed toward GLP-1 RAs causing mental … Read more
The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more
Life with plastic is not fantastic. A study published this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found that microplastics spread in the body and cause worrying behavioral changes. Tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters long — or about the size of a pencil eraser — are some of the most common and … Read more
This might be the breast choice for your children. Babies who are breastfed for their first six weeks of life are less likely to have behavioral problems or special educational needs, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Plos Medicine, looked at the relationship between breastfeeding infants and special educational needs. … Read more
Summary: A father’s level of stress during the first few months of their child’s life impacts the emotional and behavioral development of their child at age two. Source: King’s College London New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and … Read more