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Living Well News- Youth who have their first drink during puberty have higher levels of later drinking May 18, 2013The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of later alcohol problems. […]
- College women exceed NIAAA drinking guidelines more frequently than college men May 18, 2013In 1990, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking, which differ for men and women. New research shows that female college student drinkers exceed NIAAA guidelines for weekly drinking more frequently than their male counterparts. […]
- Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain May 18, 2013Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on neurocognition in one-month-abstinent alcohol dependent (AD) individuals in treatment. Results show that AD individuals who currently smoke have more problems with […]
- New study recommends using active videogaming ('exergaming') to improve children's health May 17, 2013Levels of physical inactivity and obesity are very high in children, with fewer than 50 percent of primary school-aged boys and fewer than 28 percent of girls meeting the minimum levels of physical activity required to maintain health. Exergaming, using active console video games that track player movement to control the game, has become popular, and may pro […]
- Change in cycle track policy needed to boost ridership, public health May 16, 2013Bicycle engineering guidelines often used by state regulators to design bicycle facilities need to be overhauled to reflect current cyclists' preferences and safety data, according to a new study. They say that US guidelines should be expanded to offer cyclists more riding options and call for endorsing cycle tracks -- physically separated, bicycle-excl […]
- Youth who have their first drink during puberty have higher levels of later drinking May 18, 2013