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Aston University research finds that social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people
The research team asked one group of participants to follow healthy eating accounts and another to follow interior design accounts After just two weeks, participants ...
Food is Medicine: ‘It’s Not Just About Food–It’s About Friendship
Kim Solomon’s kitchen showed all the signs of a good lunch in the making – chopped veggies on the counter, a few dirty dishes in ...
Babies react to taste and smell in the womb – new research
Scientists have recorded the first direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb Study took 4D ultrasound scans ...
Livestreamed public lecture: How to help children develop healthier eating habits
Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment to host second in a series of livestreamed public lectures Molecules to Minds will explore Professor Jackie Blissett’s ...
Pre-school children’s emotional eating partly shaped by innate food drive - research
New research at Aston University is helping to unpick the complex connections between the eating habits of children and their mothers. The research, by PhD ...
Social media ‘likes’ found to positively influence healthy food choices – new research
Social media users who view images of healthy foods that have been heavily endorsed with ‘likes’ are more likely to make healthier food choices, a ...
Find out how sustainable dining at Georgia Southern provides fresh options for students
As more and more people are eating out – the expectations of customers of restaurants to be environmentally friendly are ever increasing. However, operating with a ...
Multicultural Millennials Respond Positively to Health ‘Edutainment,’ Baylor Marketing Research Says
One-on-one interviews reveal which health issues concern millennials and their longing for optimal health Storytelling that educates and entertains – aka “edutainment” – is a powerful communications ...
National Nutrition Month - Eat better, save money, live longer
March is National Nutrition Month and it couldn’t come any quicker. After a long winter and spring around the corner, many Americans are ready ...