Poor sleep is linked to symptoms of depression, research shows

Poor sleep is linked to symptoms of depression, research shows

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Rescue Short sleepers who regularly sleep five hours or less at night may be at higher risk for depressive symptoms, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers examined the health data of 7,146 individuals, aged 50 and over in the UK, and found that older people … Read more

Common contaminants linked to rapid weight gain in children | CNN

Common contaminants linked to rapid weight gain in children |  CNN

CNN — A new study shows that children exposed to higher levels of pesticides, fungicides and synthetic chemicals while in the womb are more likely to have a higher body mass index in childhood than those who do not. Children are exposed to lower amounts of that chemical. First author Parisa Montazeri, an epidemiologist and … Read more