How seasonal light affects metabolic health
A recent study has uncovered that the eating habits formed under winter light conditions may be more beneficial for metabolic health than those developed...
Climbing stairs is a simple step to reduce heart disease risk
A new study published in the journal Atherosclerosis has brought to light a simple yet effective way to combat heart disease: climbing stairs.
The research...
Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain – but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s...
The holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centred on having festive food and drinks. It’s no wonder then that most people...
5 ways to protect your emotional health over the holidays
Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean the complexities of family dynamics disappear. These five tips can help you keep the season emotionally healthy.
Elizabeth...
Many people prefer cannabis to traditional sleep drugs, study suggests
A new study focusing on cannabis users and their sleep patterns has revealed a significant trend: most individuals using cannabis for better sleep have...
10-20-30 interval training effective at 80% effort
A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports has revealed that 10-20-30 interval training, even when sprints are...
This common drug for anxiety and sleep loss may lead to addiction
Once upon a time, at Yale University, some researchers were studying a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
These drugs are used to help people who...
Challenging myths: a new understanding of eating disorders
Health experts are debunking the long-held myth that only skinny, white, affluent girls develop eating disorders, emphasizing that this stereotype is preventing many sufferers...
To make healthy New Year’s resolutions stick, keep them modest and manageable
It's almost a new year, a time when many people resolve to accomplish big things – say, run a marathon or lose 50 pounds...
Maintaining optimal immune function while getting fit in the new year
A common new year's resolution for many is to improve health and fitness for the year ahead.
Achieving optimal immune health while working on your...