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Infants born to anxious, depressed women ‘likely to have poor sleep’

babies born to womenWashington, Apr 1 (ANI): A new study has shown that babies born to women who suffered from anxiety or depression prior to pregnancy are likely to sleep poorly at both 6 months and 12 months of age.

The researchers found that preconceptional psychological distress was a strong predictor of infant night waking, irrespective of effects of postnatal depression, bedroom sharing and other confounding factors.

A significant psychological distress prior to conception puts infant at 23-percent increased risk of infant night wakings at 6 months of age and a 22-percent increased risk at 12 months of age.

Why variety of foods can lead people to eat more

variety-foodsWashington, April 1 : Those on diet better avoid buffets, for a new study has shown that people tend to underestimate how much of each item is present when faced with a large variety of items.

Joseph P. Redden of the University of Minnesota and Stephen J. Hoch of the University of Pennsylvania came to this conclusion after studying consumers'' perceptions of quantity in a set of experiments.

Their aim was to determine how quantity perceptions influence portion sizes.

"Does a bowl with both red and blue candies seem to have more or less than a bowl with only one colour candy?" the researchers asked.

Alcoholism drug may curb urges of kleptomaniacs

Alcoholism drug may curb urges of kleptomaniacsWashington, Apr 1 : A drug commonly used for treating alcoholism and drug addiction has been found to curb the compulsive behaviour of kleptomaniacs, say researchers.

The research team from the Medical School''s Department of Psychiatry has found that drug Naltrexone significantly reduced kleptomaniacs urge to steal.

During the study, the researchers conducted an eight-week, double-blind trial among 25 men and women ages 17-75, who spent an average of at least one hour a week stealing.

Halle Berry tastes her own ‘Berry’!

Halle Berry tastes her own ‘Berry’!Washington, April 1 : Halle Berry revealed her experimental side when she guzzled down a shot of her own perfume.

The stunning star was offered a drink of her new scent, Halle by Halle Berry by TV chat show host Ellen Degeneres.

Degeneres first gulped a shot of the vanilla and sandalwood mix with ice before Berry cleaned the glass, reports Contactmusic.

DeGeneres joked: "It smells good, what''s in it...? It''s pretty much natural, right?"

Whoopi Goldberg''s fear of flying to be treated live on TV

Whoopi GoldbergWashington, April 1 : Actress Whoopi Goldberg will be treated live on U. S. TV to cure her of her fear of flying.

The actress has not flown for a decade due to her fear.

However, now, she is all set to undergo a special course on her talk show The View on Wednesday, which will prepare her to step on a plane once again.

Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson is associated with the project.

During the therapy, Goldberg will have to ride in a flight simulator to help conquer her fears.

The actress is dreading the experience.

Vegetarians ‘at higher risk of eating disorders’

Vegetarians ‘at higher risk of eating disorders’Washington, Apr 1 : Vegetarians may have a healthier diet, but they are at an increased risk of having eating disorders, say researchers.

Researchers from at University of Minnesota, University of Texas and St. John's University have revealed that while vegetarians tend to eat healthier diets and are less likely than non-vegetarians to be overweight or obese, they may be at increased risk for binge eating with loss of control

In addition, former vegetarians may be at increased risk for extreme unhealthful weight-control behaviours.

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