Four ways touch can boost your health and wellbeing
Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved one or hold hands with a partner.
But what many...
A vegan diet high in legume could help you lose weight
In a study from the Physicians Committee, scientists have found that following a vegan diet that is high in legumes could be an effective...
Obesity may boost oral cancer development
Cancer is a common and devastating disease, and a group of scientists from the University of Michigan were determined to find out more about...
Evening exercise may be best for lowering your blood pressure
Regular exercise has been long recommended as a way to improve overall health and manage various medical conditions.
A new study suggests that the timing...
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water linked to weight gain
A new study has found that certain chemicals in drinking water can lead to obesity in humans.
The research confirms a direct link between increased...
How plants can change your state of mind
Plants look so different from animals, that it’s easy for many people to think of them as alien and separate from us.
Most people appreciate...
Menu calorie counts may help lower cancer risk in obese people
A new study suggests that specifying the number of calories for each item on restaurant menus could help prevent cancer cases linked with obesity...
We all need a three-day weekend, study says
A four-day workweek is becoming increasingly popular in different countries around the world, with some companies and governments trialing it as a new work...
Do vegans have healthier eating and exercise behavior?
A recent study conducted by the Center for Public Health at MedUni Vienna found that not all vegans have a healthy diet.
Although many vegans...
Running gels and protein powders can be convenient boosts for athletes – but be...
Personal bests, competition wins, new challenges – athletes, and particularly endurance athletes, tend to want to push themselves hard to perform.
So it makes sense...