What happens when we sleep, and why we need just the right amount each...
Research shows adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health, and children need more.
But what's happening during those hours...
Yoga may prevent frailty in older people, study finds
Yoga helped improve how fast people could walk and how strong their lower body was compared to people who didn't do any exercise.
High-carb diet could increase insomnia in older women
Consuming a diet high in refined carbohydrates may increase the risk of developing insomnia and reduce the quality of sleep.
Life with low vision
Some vision problems can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, or even surgery.
This is known as low vision. It can make everyday tasks difficult....
More than half of the world will be obese by 2035, study finds
A new report by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) has said more than half of the world's population will be obese or overweight by...
Why we should abolish Daylight Saving Time
Springing forward doesn't just make for a sleepy Monday morning; it also affects your health and your safety.
That's why experts are calling for an...
Muscle memory is key to helping you get in shape again after time away...
Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there are just some things you never forget how to...
Shift work linked to overeating and higher illness risks
Monash University has led research showing that shift workers who rotate shifts tend to eat more junk food, and fewer nutritious foods, and have...
Death risk in obesity has remained the highest of all diseases, study finds
The rates of all metabolic diseases have increased globally between 2000 and 2019.These diseases are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, glucose, and lipid metabolism, inflammation, and cytokines.
Using social media just 15 minutes less a day could boost your health
Researchers at Swansea University found that reducing social media use by just 15 minutes a day can have a significant positive impact on general...