A study out of Duke University Medical Center provided the first empirical evidence that gender has an effect on sleep and health. It observed 210 healthy, middle-aged men and women who had no history of sleep disorders. Sleep quality was measured by the amount of sleep, extent of awakening during the night, and time until [read more]

A study published January 29th in the journal PLOS Medicine built on past research studying the relationship between erectile dysfunction (ED) and increased risk of heart disease. While studies have recognized ED as a risk marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among previously undiagnosed men, this study examined whether worsening ED is related to an increased [read more]

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggest that sleep deprivation may cause fat cells to change in a way that makes them react like those of an obese or diabetic person. The study focused on sleep deprivation and its relationship to subcutaneous fat, specifically, a critical tissue in energy metabolism and balance. [read more]

A recent report by The Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reports that given current trends, by 2030, more than half of Americans could be obese. For the first time, the annual report also looked at forecasted obesity-related disease rates and health care costs. Currently, about 1/3 of all deaths from [read more]

A study, published in the October issue of Pediatrics, examined the link between stressed parents and obesity and other behaviors in their children. Behaviors included physical exercise and consumption of fruits and vegetables.
The study found that parent stress is directly related to child obesity. The number one behavior correlated to parental stress was fast-food consumption, [read more]