Targeted therapy for sleep disorders helps patients with muscular dystrophy

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common adult muscular dystrophy, and many patients with DM1 suffer from various sleep and respiratory disorders. In a new study, researchers found that because there is wide range of sleep problems, treatments do not fit a "one size fits all" model.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170113132926.htm

Era of low calorie sweeteners: 200% increase in 'diet' drinks among US kids in 10 years - but are they REALLY much better for them?

Experts warn this apparent 'health kick' may be entirely superficial, since studies show low-calorie sweeteners are just as likely to cause obesity, diabetes, and other issues.

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Neuroscientist probes tiny world of the fruit fly to discover sleep/eating/activity connection

The humble fruit fly has proved to be a fruitful research subject for a neuroscientist team. The collaborators’ research into their behavior has helped expand our understanding of some important neurobiological connections between eating and sleep — including the infamous “food coma” felt after a big meal.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170109143607.htm

How a diet planned by a man's sons saw him lose SIX STONE

Geoff Whitington (pictured now) weighed more than 19 stone, had advanced type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and was popping handfuls of pills every day.

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Imperial College London research finds diet drinks 'make no difference to weight gain'

A review of drinks that use artificial sweeteners found there was no basis for claims that sugar free soft drinks can help fight flab or stop diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.

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How can I help my child to fall asleep and stay asleep?

Overall, studies indicate that 15 to 20 percent of one to three year olds continue to have nightwakings. According to an expert, "Inappropriate sleep associations are the primary cause of frequent nightwakings. Sleep associations are those conditions that are habitually present at the time of sleep onset and in the presence of which the infant or child has learned to fall asleep. These same conditions are then required in order for the infant or child to fall back to sleep following periodic normal nighttime arousals."

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161230123034.htm

Diet author Gary Taubes reveals how smallest amount can trigger health problems

In the past 30 years obesity rates have doubled, along with the rise of diabetes. Dietary author Gary Taubes from New York blames our sugar intake, and how it affects our bodies.

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