Maintaining deep sleep could reduce dementia risk in older adults
A study led by Associate Professor Matthew Pase from Monash School of Psychological Sciences reveals that even a mere 1% reduction in deep sleep...
The hazards of hypothermia: Stay warm in cold weather
Winter brings many opportunities for cold-weather fun. But it can also bring dangerous temperatures. As you venture outdoors this season, take care to keep...
Enhancing deep sleep may boost heart health
A recent study led by researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich has demonstrated the potential cardiovascular benefits of deep sleep.
The study...
Swapping meat for Quorn could reduce cholesterol and waist size, study suggests
A study conducted by researchers from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has found that replacing meat with Quorn protein for just two weeks can lead to...
The health benefits of volunteering for older people
Volunteering is not only a selfless act that makes a positive impact on the lives of others but also a practice that can significantly...
Saying ‘Hello’ to strangers linked to higher life satisfaction, study finds
A study conducted by psychologists at Sabanci University in Turkey, in collaboration with a researcher from the University of Sussex in the UK, suggests...
Clearing the air: All about airborne viruses
Nobody likes being sick with a virus. It can feel even worse if you get your loved ones sick, too. But you can keep...
Study shows challenges in long-term use of anti-obesity drugs
A recent study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic has shed light on the challenges associated with the long-term use of anti-obesity medications.
The research found...
More than 50% of night shift workers have sleep disorders, study finds
A study conducted in the Netherlands has explored the relationship between different types of shift work, sociodemographic factors, and sleep disorders. Shift work is...
Scientists find new way to prevent obesity
A recent study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered a human genetic variant linked to a receptor that stimulates insulin release.
This...