Happy news for all runners, joggers etc.

Doctors say you don’t need to wear a face  mask—in fact, you should not wear one! Reason one: it restricts the amount of oxygen you breathe in. Reason two: a sweaty mask loses its ability to repel microbes. Just don’t run in groups or in crowded places. (Times of India)

Are you raising a picky eater?

According to a new pediatric study, parents who restrict certain foods or demand that their kids eat a certain amount of food turn them into fussy and exasperating brats. The reason: “These kids probably have ‘thousands of negative memories about food,’ such as conflict over meals, unexpected tastes and discomfort.” (CNN)

Here’s why intermittent fasting isn’t working

Everyone is raving about all the weight they lost on IF. But what if it's just not happening for you? New research suggests that the alternating between eating freely and not very much isn’t a great idea. Reason one: we unconsciously overeat when we know that tomorrow is starve-yourself day. Reason two: we hardly move our bodies on days that we do fast. Even the simplest tasks like washing dishes fall by the wayside. (Inverse)