Month: November 2023

It’s Getting Harder to Find Long-Term Residential Behavioral Health Treatment for Kids

HELENA, Mont. — Connie MacDonald works for the State Department at the U.S. consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It’s a dream job, and she loved living abroad with her two sons. But earlier this year, MacDonald said, her 8-year-old son started to become aggressive. At first the family thought it was ADHD. Her son was […]

Published on November 16, 2023

12 Foods That Fight Sugar Cravings

Sugar cravings can waylay your best dietary plans and lead to spikes in blood sugar levels that cause fatigue, irritability, and anxiety. There are many reasons why we crave high-calorie sweets. Stress, poor diet, dehydration, and even hormonal changes can lead to unhealthy… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on November 15, 2023

People with obesity burn less energy during day

A study found people who have a healthy weight use more energy during the day, when most people are active and eat, while those who have obesity spend more energy during the night, when most people sleep. Researchers also found that, during the day, those with obesity have higher levels of the hormone insulin — a […]

Published on November 15, 2023