School nutrition | Physical activity and depression | Bone density genetics

School nutrition policies reduce weight gain; physical activity helps improve mood; and genes linked to bone density and fracture

January 15, 2019 Edition School nutrition policies reduce weight gain Implementing nutrition policies at middle schools limited unhealthy weight gains in students. The findings highlight an effective obesity prevention strategy in schools. Physical activity may reduce depression symptoms Researchers found that sleep problems, lack of energy, and physical inactivity may lead to a depressed mood. The results reverse conventional wisdom that depression leads to physical inactivity. Genes linked to abnormal bone density and fracture Using information from hundreds of thousands of people, researchers produced a detailed analysis of the genetic factors related to bone density. Popular Stories Eating red meat daily triples heart disease-related chemical Appendix linked to toxic Parkinson's protein Genetically modified houseplant cleans indoor air Revealing gene regulation in the brain 2018 Research Highlights — Promising Medical Advances Connect with Us Facebook RSS Feed Update Your E-mail Address | Add Subscriptions | Unsubscribe If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. For all other inquiries about NIH programs and activities, please contact Ask NIH. Before writing, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page, our Health Information page, or Search our website. This service is provided to you by the National Institutes of Health. NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®      This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institutes of Health (NIH) · 9000 Rockville Pike · Bethesda MD 20892 · 301-496-4000 / TTY 301-402-9612