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Did you know that not getting enough sleep can put you at more risk of getting Crohn's and Colitis? A new study published in the Journal Gastroenterology  found that six months of poor sleep quality was associated with twice the risk of flare ups for Crohns. If you are getting less than 6 hours per day or hear this more than 9 you might be putting yourself at greater risk of getting sick. What the study did not look at was other reasons such as stress or diet when looking at Crohns and colitis, both of which can effect sleep...

SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder affects about 1 in 20 people to a serious degree, however many more Canadians feel the winter blues starting to set in with the longer nights and darker days. There are a few things you can do to feel better 1. Get outside and do some walking. Try to get some sun on your skin if its not too cold and close your eyes and let your eyelids suck in the sun. 2. Excercise.. This makes most people feel better because it helps you increase your energy levels and helps brain chemicals make you feel...

Proponents of GM crops tell us that we need genetic modification to feed a growing population and reduce global hunger. A new report from the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN), Will GM Crops Feed the World?, examines experiences with GM crops from around the world to answer this question. The report exposes the many ways in which GM crops threaten the environment and farmers' livelihoods, and overlook the real causes of hunger. Using case studies from around the world, the report shows that there is no place for GM crops in an ecologically sustainable and socially just food system. For the report and...

Your Mom always told you to eat your broccoli and vegetables for a reason and now you know why!A new study has shown that an extract of broccoli can help with the autistic kids who have a problem with behavior and social skills. The study looked at 40 teenage boys and young men who had autism and found that Sulforaphane an extract of a product found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables helped with those autistic youth who had a fever effect. That is that when they had a fever their autistic behaviors faded away.The Broccoli extract was able to...

Having dinner together with your family might help kids from becoming fat a new study has shown.  The research found that kids of normal weight were more likely to eat meals with their family in a positive caring environment.  The researchers also found that if the dinner table was more chaotic overall, or that the family didn't eat together,  there was a greater chance that the kids would be overweight.  The study was done at the University of Minnesota. In addition it found that if you eat while watching TV or other devices your kids might also be heavier. Have...