Welcome to your weekly roundup of health news you may have missed. This week, people are talking about a possible California ban on dyes found in Froot Loops and other foods. New mammography guidelines – saying women should be screened for breast cancer every two years starting at age 40 – have been released, and Halle Berry traveled to Washington, D.C., to announce a plan to $275 million bill to fund menopause research. And if you’re wondering how safe your milk and beef are amid the spread of bird flu in the United States, here’s what the latest tests have found.
In addition, a new survey reveals that members of Generation Z spend the most time in the shower. A recently published study also shows that young adults are likely to fall for misinformation about sunscreen circulating on social media. And with Mental Health Awareness Month underway, a new study sheds light on which adults are most likely to suffer from loneliness.
What else did we learn about our health this week? Read on to find out what the latest studies have to say about exercise, the impact of anger, and much more.
Want to train more? Take a friend.
A new study from the University of California, Berkeley found that people who went to the gym with a friend were 35% more likely to incorporate their workout into their routine. The researchers think this might be because they felt more responsible for exercising once a friend was involved. Those who went to the gym with a friend also enjoyed their visits more than those who went alone. (Experts also told us this week that having a workout buddy is great for your mental health.)
Do moms miss exercise?
A new Danish study suggests that mothers are 24% more likely to not getting enough exercise compared to women of the same age who have not given birth. According to the study, women who gave birth were more likely to participate in light physical activities, such as walking or cycling, and only a small percentage engaged in more strenuous physical activities. Researchers suggest this may be due to the physical changes the body experiences after childbirth, which may impact the ability to perform higher-intensity exercises. They also cited a lack of knowledge about activities that might be physically appropriate after birth.
What a Brief Anger Does to Your Body
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that a brief episode of anger triggered by memories of past experiences can negatively impact blood vessel function, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease and d ‘stroke. While anger impaired blood vessel dilation up to 40 minutes after the episode, anxiety and sadness did not have the same effect.
A reason to do more cardio
A new study from the University of South Australia found that increasing your cardio fitness level can reduce your risk of heart disease and death. Researchers recommend adding “huff and puff” exercises like cycling, running or swimming to…
