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Robby Berman

While attempting to establish himself as a recording artist, Robby inadvertently launched himself instead into a career as a technical writer for companies that make musical instruments and recording equipment. Several years ago, he transitioned into writing for a variety of popular digital media companies, where his interest in demystifying complex subject matter for readers found a welcome new outlet. The career shift also allowed Robby to spend more time pursuing his wide-ranging interests, including medical research. He has been writing for Medical News Today since the winter of 2020.

Robby lives in Central New York with his wife and two daughters, as well as one dog, three cats, and 20 goldfish. He’s still recording.

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    44 articles
  • Healthline
    2 articles

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  • 1 Hour of Screen Time at Bedtime Reduces Sleep by 24 Minutes, Study Finds
    1 Apr—Healthline
    A new Norwegian study finds that one hour of screen time at bedtime results in a 59% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep. The findings indicate that social media use is no more disruptive to sleep than watching TV or movies or reading on a mobile device. While there is some controversy about the negative effects of blue light on sleep quality, there is widespread agreement that exposure to bright light in general before bed may lead to poor sleep. Many people simply do not...
  • Vaping Not Effective for Smoking Cessation. Here's What Will Help Instead
    7 Mar—Healthline
    Vaping does not help most people quit smoking cigarettes, according to a new study. People who vape and smoke cigarettes are far less likely to leave nicotine behind than people who only smoke cigarettes. While the long-term health effects are unclear, vaping introduces harmful substances into the lungs, promoting inflammation and irritation. Vaping nicotine is also addictive. Among the most successful ways to quit vaping and smoking are quitlines and nicotine replacement therapy. Smoking...
  • As little as 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per week may aid weight loss, reduce fat
    14 Jan—Medical News Today
    A new analysis of 116 randomized clinical trials reaffirms existing recommendations for achieving the optimal health benefits from exercise. It found that people who engaged in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise five days a week saw clinically significant improvements in their body weight, waist circumference, and body fat composition. The study also concludes that the benefits of exercise increase with the number of minutes of physical activity. Modest improvements occur...
  • Ultra-processed foods weaken muscles, raising osteoarthritis risk
    9 Dec 2024—Medical News Today
    Diets high in ultra-processed foods corresponded to a strong presence of intramuscular thigh fat deposits in a new study. Such fat deposits have been linked to a weakening of muscles that are important for protecting cartilage that supports knee joint health. Correcting one’s diet can reduce fat deposits to help restore healthy muscle, repair cartilage, and slow or halt further joint damage. People who consumed diets high in ultra-processed foods had increased fat deposits in their thighs,...
  • Ultra-processed foods may trigger, worsen psoriasis flare-ups
    2 Dec 2024—Medical News Today
    People eating diets high in ultra-processed foods are more likely to have active cases of psoriasis, according to a new research letter. This research appears to be the first to link these foods with psoriasis flareups, whose causes are not yet fully understood. When the authors of the letter accounted for other factors suspected of triggering psoriasis, the association between ultra-processed foods and flare-ups remained robust. Consuming ultraprocessed foods is strongly associated with...

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