Counting the wrong sheep: why trouble sleeping is about more than just individual lifestyles...
Sleep may seem straightforward – everyone does it, after all. But as many of us know, getting enough sleep is not necessarily a simple...
A drink each day or just on the weekends? Here’s why alcohol-free days are...
In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour and poorer wellbeing.
Events like...
Air pollution linked to childhood obesity, study finds
Childhood obesity, or kids being too heavy for their age and height, is a big problem around the world.
Many things can cause it. Sometimes...
Your home – and where it’s located – may affect your health
They say home is where the heart is. But can a person's home also play a role in how healthy that heart is?
A large...
How frequently do you need to exercise to get the benefit?
Want to reap the health benefits of regular exercise, but not up to high-intensity workouts or long runs daily?
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU)...
How a common sugar fructose contributes to obesity
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that fructose, a type of sugar found in many foods,...
Seven techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts
Losing weight is challenging. But as anyone who has ever successfully lost weight knows, it’s avoiding weight re-gain that’s the real challenge.
This is true...
Scientists find new clues how age-old illnesses emerge in the gut
Links between the human intestine and diseases such as arthritis are increasingly coming to light and signal that healthy diets can help control illnesses.
Health...
Eight lifestyle choices that can help you live 10 years longer
A new study on over 700,000 U.S. veterans brings a clear message: Adopting eight healthy habits can add many years to your life.
The habits...
How to train your body for hot weather if you are active or work...
Global warming is making outdoor activities challenging — especially exercise. Indeed, we have a very small buffer to tolerate an increase in body heat.
A...