Valuing gluten-free foods relates to health behaviors in young adults

Researchers found that among young adults valuing gluten-free foods could be indicative of an overall interest in health or nutrition. These young adults were more likely to engage in healthier behaviors including better dietary intake and also valued food production practices (e.g., organic, non-GMO, locally sourced).

Energy drinks: A gateway to drug use?

Researchers found that young adults who regularly consume energy drinks are at a higher risk of using stimulant drugs and drinking too much alcohol.

Eating more fruits, vegetables boosts psychological well-being in just 2 weeks

Researchers reveal that young adults who increased their intake of fruits and vegetables showed improvements in vitality and motivation in just 14 days.

Many with migraines have vitamin deficiencies, says study

A high percentage of children, teens and young adults with migraines appear to have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10 – a vitamin-like substance found in every cell of the…

Greater social media use tied to higher risk of eating and body image concerns in young adults

Logging on to social media sites frequently throughout the week or spending hours trolling various social feeds during the day is linked to a greater risk of young adults developing eating and body…

Coffee may harm cardiovascular health for young adults with mild hypertension

Researchers have found that heavy coffee consumption could increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks in young adults with hypertension.

Energy drinks raise resting blood pressure

Healthy young adults who don’t consume caffeine regularly experienced greater rise in resting blood pressure after consumption of a commercially available energy drink — compared to a placebo drink…

Facebook may play role in marketing junk food to teens, young adults

Facebook and other social media sites may contribute to the marketing of unhealthy foods to teenagers and young adults, according to new research.

A new risk for energy drink users

Newfound evidence indicates another risk factor for young adults consuming energy drinks. A research team representing six American universities found that the frequency of energy drink use is associated with increased odds of illicit prescription stimulant medication use.

Fruit and vegetable consumption linked to healthier arteries later in life

Women who ate a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables as young adults were much less likely to have plaque build-up in their arteries 20 years later compared with those who consumed lower amounts of these foods, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

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