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Mental Health April 15, 2020

First studies reveal the occurrence of ‘chew and spit’ behaviour

The prevalence of the disordered eating behaviour known as ‘chew and spit’ among teenagers has been determined for the first time, thanks to a large-scale study analysed by psychologists at the University of Sydney.  Chew and spit, as the name suggests, is…

Wellness April 15, 2020

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An estimated 1 in 4 children and young people have problematic smartphone usage

A study by researchers at King’s College London has estimated that one in four children and young people use their smartphones in a way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction. The research was published in BMC Psychiatry.  By analyzing literature that…

Wellness April 7, 2020

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Substituting Olive Oil for Animal Fats Does a Body Good

Greater olive oil consumption was tied to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but substituting plant-based oils for animal fats in general could also be helpful for most people, a study showed. Comparing those who ate the most versus the least olive oil (people…

Wellness April 1, 2020

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Gut bacteria may help explain why drugs don’t work for everyone

Some drugs work well for one person but are ineffective for another; some also produce adverse events for certain individuals but not others. A study, using human gut bacteria and a mouse model, investigates whether our gut bacteria might help explain why.…

Mental Health March 26, 2020

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The relationship between social media use and disordered eating in young adolescents

A clear pattern of association was found between social media (SM) usage and disordered eating (DE) cognitions and behaviours with the following exploratory study confirming that these relationships occur at a younger age than previously investigated. Abstract Background: The relationship between SM use and…

Wellness March 26, 2020

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Practicing gratitude: Ways to improve positivity

Studies suggest that making a habit of noticing what’s going well in life could have health benefits. Taking the time to feel gratitude may improve emotional well-being by helping a person cope with stress. Early research suggests that a daily practice of…

Wellness March 24, 2020

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When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession?

Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image and a drive for thinness are more likely to develop a pathological obsession with healthy eating or consuming only…

Heart Health Oral Health March 24, 2020

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Improved oral hygiene care was associated with decreased risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure

Healthier oral hygiene by frequent tooth brushing and professional dental cleaning may reduce risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Abstract Objective: Poor oral hygiene can provoke transient bacteremia and systemic inflammation, a mediator of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. This study aims to…

Wellness March 19, 2020

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A lack of sleep affects your immune system

Sleep deprivation is so common around the world that it’s often shrugged off, making people "comfortable" with functioning on minimal sleep. According to the South African Society of Sleep Medicine, about 30 to 40% of South African adults suffer from insomnia. A…

Addictions Opioids Oral Health March 16, 2020

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Association of opioid use with pain and satisfaction after dental extraction

Opioids are commonly prescribed to relieve pain after tooth extraction. Understanding the differences in client-reported outcomes between opioid users and non-users could encourage the adoption of more conservative and appropriate prescribing practices in oral health medicine. In a quality improvement study of 329…

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