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Staying Up Late Increases Mental Health Risks

People who regularly stay up until the wee hours of the morning could be harming their mental health, a new study finds. Regardless of whether people were morning larks or night owls, they tended to have higher rates of mental and behavioral disorders if they stayed up late,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on May 31, 2024

Sharp Rise in PTSD Among College Students

America’s college students seem to be more stressed than ever, with a new report finding a sharp rise in cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) on campuses across the country. In a “national sample of U.S. college students, we found a… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 31, 2024

Scientists develop visual tool to help people group foods based on their levels of processing

Scientists studying ultra-processed foods have created a new tool for assessing the rewarding and reinforcing properties of foods that make up 58 percent of calories consumed in the United States. The foods have been linked to a wide range of negative health outcomes. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on May 30, 2024