Top 4 New Health Scientific Research for the Holidays
The holidays are here, and while it tends to be a time people ease up on their health and fitness goals, it's important to not lose track of new scientific research developments that can help you reach and maintain your goals.Today, we're sharing the top 4 new health research publications for the holidays!
Top 4 New Health Scientific Research for the Holidays
1. Protein for the Holidays?: A scientific research study from Purdue looks at if we should be trying to eat more protein, such as through the holidays and in the new year. The results? Unless you're actively working to lose weight or build muscle, you may not need as much as you think.2. Global Report on Youth Physical Activity: Produced by the World Health Organization shows that in 2016, 81% of those age 11-17 did not meet the one hour a day level for moderate- to high-intensity activity. Consequently, urgent action is needed to improve these levels, especially for adolescent girls, as the United States is tied with Ireland for worst (146 countries included in the study) for greatest gap in activity between boys and girls.3. Teen Social Media and Body Image: A new report in the International Journal of Eating Disorders demonstrates a strong correlation between both number of social media accounts and time spend on social media, with incidence of disordered eating.4. Sports on the Brain: New study shows how the brains of athletes are more efficient at sensory processing and have greater nervous system function than non-athletes, supporting the notion that sports and physical activity enhances brain function.Want to learn how to turn information into action, and action into results? We’ll schedule you a complimentary workout where we come to you at your convenience! Call (844) 704-9477 or click here to reserve a time that works for you!