How do I stop my mind racing and get some sleep?
Martin turns off the light to fall asleep, but his mind quickly springs into action. Racing thoughts about work deadlines, his overdue car service,...
Healthy liver, happy life: new advice for keeping your liver in top shape
In the heart of America, the very smart people at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) are making new plans for liver health.
They've written...
Bones love to boogie: why exercise beats osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a sneaky thief. It slips into our bodies and quietly steals our bone strength.
Imagine it like a naughty puppy, chewing away at...
Sleep tight, eat right: the hidden connection between junk food and sleep
Is your night-time rest leaving you more tired than relaxed?
It might be your diet! A recent study by Uppsala University researchers published in the...
Forget BMI, body fat is the real health indicator
Scientists from Tel Aviv University's School of Public Health have come up with a new way to tell if we're healthy or not.
It's not...
Weight loss: why you don’t just lose fat when you’re on a diet
When you go on a diet, you don’t just lose fat – you lose muscle too. This can have many repercussions – not only...
Eating meals early may prevent weight gain and improve blood sugar
Early time-restricted feeding (eTRF), or consuming most of one's daily calories in the first eight hours of the day, might help counteract weight gain,...
Sleep your way to better blood sugar: how deep ZZZs help your health
Are you confused about why not sleeping well can increase your risk of diabetes? You're not alone. Scientists didn't know either. But now, they're...
Obesity and overweight linked to worse outcomes in blood cancer
America's growing waistlines are giving scientists some food for thought.
There's a fresh study that connects being overweight to getting less benefit from certain treatments...
Park power: how green spaces make old age cheaper than therapy
Everyone knows getting old can be hard. This is especially true when your brain doesn't work like it used to.
Sometimes, this comes as a...