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Being labelled a food addict can be good for you

Cycle or walk to beat pollution and lack of sleep can up risk of cancer death in womenstudies and research tips for a healthier you

People who are labelled food addicts are more likely to avoid unhealthy food and eat less. Photo: iStockphotoPremium
People who are labelled food addicts are more likely to avoid unhealthy food and eat less. Photo: iStockphoto

Cycling and walking can lower harmful effects of air pollution

The health benefits of walking and cycling can negate the bad effects of air pollution on health, a British study shows. Researchers from the University of Cambridge used computer simulations to compare the risks and benefits of walking or cycling in areas with different pollution levels. They found that even in cities with badly polluted air, the health benefits of walking or bicycling outweigh the risks of breathing polluted air. “Even in Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world—with pollution levels ten times those in London, people would need to cycle over five hours per week before the pollution risks outweigh the health benefits," lead author Dr Marko Tainio said. Read more here.

Two-minute warning before screen time off makes children more upset

Giving children a two-minute warning before switching of the TV, or taking away a smartphone or tablet makes the transition for children much more painful, a US study suggests. Researchers from the University of Washington interviewed 27 families on how they managed media and screen time experiences for their children and found that children aged 1 to 5 were most upset when they were given a two-minute warning by their parents. However, the switch was easier and calmer for children whose parents had set screen times. Children were less likely to be upset if they couldn’t watch a video because Wi-Fi was unavailable or the smartphone’s battery had drained out completely. Read more here.

Thinking differently can reduce effects of traumatic experience

People who think more about what to do rather than analysing how it is happening are able to cope better when faced with a traumatic situation, a British study finds. Researchers from King’s College London and Oxford University hired 50 volunteers and showed them five distressing films. The participants were asked to report how they felt after every traumatic screening. Those who had been practising concrete thinking (thinking about the next step) were less affected compared to those who practised abstract thinking (analysing why something is happening, and its implications). Concrete thinkers also experienced less intense feelings of distress and horror when watching the fifth film. The study was published in the journal Behavior Therapy. Read more here.

Being called a food addict can make you eat less

People who are labelled food addicts are more likely to avoid unhealthy food and eat less, a British study claims. Researchers from the University of Liverpool asked some women to complete a series of computer tasks to measure food addiction. After the tasks, they were given a bogus feedback on their performance. It was found that women who were told they scored more in food addiction consumed fewer calories compared to those who were told they had a low or average score. Participants who were told they scored highly in food addiction also reported greater concern about their eating behaviour. The study was published in the journal Obesity. Read more here.

Lack of sleep and snoring can up risk of cancer death in women

Women who get less than 7 hours of sleep every night and also snore frequently are less likely to survive a cancer prognosis, a US study claims. Researchers from the University of Washington studied 21,230 women diagnosed with breast cancer and found that the patients who reported sleeping for 6 hours or less per night and snoring on 5 nights in a week before their diagnosis were two times more likely to die from breast cancer. Researchers believe chronic sleep problems may contribute to accelerated tumour growth. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Read more here.

Compiled by Abhijit Ahaskar

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Published: 06 May 2016, 05:29 PM IST
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