Young children who learn about the health effects of salt online were less likely to reach for the salt shaker. Australian researchers followed 100 seven-to-ten-year-olds who took online health lessons and found nearly one in four reduced their salt intake if a shaker was not on their dinner table, compared to 70% who salted their food if a shaker was available.
A new study done for the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee suggested a person’s response to caffeine is dependent on how fast their liver can metabolize it and whether they have a specific gene variation making them more sensitive to caffeine’s stimulating effects.
Negative social media interactions are more likely to cause depression in young adults. A University of Pittsburgh survey of 12,000 college students and found those engaging in more negative than positive online interactions were at higher risk for depression. Women, non-graduates and people of color were most susceptible.
Sources:
1. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
2. Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee
3. Depression and Anxiety
