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With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.

# Joyce Patterson, MPH, RDN, BC-ADM, CPT is a registered dietitian and a diabetes care and education specialist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, U.S., and she says the science points to a balanced approach. # “We live in a world full of messages to restrict, eliminate, and fast, and misconceptions related to diet trends…Read more With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.

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Social media use tied to poor physical health

Social media use has been linked to biological and psychological indicators associated with poor physical health among college students, according to the results of a new study by a University at Buffalo researcher. Research participants who used social media excessively were found to have higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a biological marker of chronic…Read more Social media use tied to poor physical health

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Social media study reveals diabetics’ fear of disrupted insulin supplies because of Brexit

Diabetics living in the UK worry about disruption to insulin supplies as a result of Brexit, new research shows. Insulin is the hormone that helps control the body’s blood sugar level and is critical to the survival of many people living with Type 1 diabetes. Currently most insulin used in the UK is imported. The…Read more Social media study reveals diabetics’ fear of disrupted insulin supplies because of Brexit

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How social media influences children’s food intake

New research from the University’s Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, presented at the European Congress on Obesity , highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s food intake. Current research shows celebrity endorsement and television advertising of unhealthy foods increases children’s intake of these foods. However, children are increasingly exposed to marketing…Read more How social media influences children’s food intake