Are childless women more physically active? What the latest health studies say about exercise, anger and more.

Welcome to your weekly roundup of health news you may have missed. This week, people are talking about a possible California ban on the dyes found in Froot Loops and other foods. New mammogram guidelines were released that say women should be screened for breast cancer every two years starting at age 40, and Halle Berry went to Washington, D.C., to announce a $275 million bill dollars that would fund menopause research. And if you’re wondering about the safety of your milk and beef amid the spread of bird flu in the US, here’s what the latest tests have found.

In other news, a new survey reveals that Gen Zers spend more time in the shower. Newly released research also shows that young adults are likely to fall for sunscreen misinformation circulating on social media. And with Mental Health Awareness Month underway, a new study is shedding light on which adults are most likely to experience loneliness.

What else did we learn about our health this week? Read on to see what the latest studies have to say about exercise, the impact of anger, and more.

Do you want to exercise more? grab a friend

A new study from the University of California, Berkeley found that people who went to the gym with a friend were 35% more likely to fit their workout into their routine. The researchers believe this may be because they felt more responsible for exercising once a friend participated. Those who went to the gym with a friend also enjoyed their visits more than those who went alone. (Experts also told us this week that having a workout buddy is great for your mental health.)

Are moms missing out on exercise?

A new study from Denmark suggests that mothers are 24% more likely to not get enough exercise compared to women of the same age who have not given birth. According to the study, women who had given birth were more likely to engage in light exercise activities, such as walking or cycling, with only a small percentage engaging in more strenuous physical activities. Researchers suggest that this may be due to the physical changes the body undergoes after childbirth, which can affect the ability to perform higher-intensity exercise. They also cited a lack of knowledge about what activities may be physically appropriate after childbirth.

What brief anger does to your body

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that a brief episode of anger triggered by recalling past experiences can negatively affect blood vessel function, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Although anger altered blood vessel dilation up to 40 minutes after the episode, anxiety and sadness did not have the same effect.

A reason to do more cardio

A new study from the University of South Australia found that increasing your level of cardiovascular fitness can reduce your risk of heart disease and death. Researchers recommend adding exercise such as cycling, running or swimming to achieve this.

The combination of time-restricted eating and high-intensity exercise can have the greatest impact

A new study from the University of Sfax in Tunisia suggests that combining time-restricted eating (which limits eating to specific times) with high-intensity functional training that includes intense aerobic and resistance exercise may be more effective to lose weight and improve heart health than do it. or alone The small study looked at 64 obese women and divided them into three groups: one that only ate with time restrictions, one that focused only on exercise, and one that combined diet and exercise. After 12 weeks, all groups showed weight loss and improvements in cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but the diet and exercise group saw the most significant changes in body composition and markers of heart health.