Sleep deprivation benefited our ancestors, yet harms us now — but staying fit may...
Humans need less sleep than our closest evolutionary relatives. However, we often sleep less than we need.
Needing less sleep is a consequence of our...
Cancer and aging: What you need to know
Cancer can affect anyone, but it's more common in older people. In fact, half of all new cancer cases are in people over 66....
How a self-managed program could battle frailty
A team of researchers at Flinders University is developing an innovative program that's showing promising results in the fight against frailty in older adults.
The...
Fitness today, clearer thinking tomorrow: the benefits of exercise on the aging brain
Exercise is good for the body, we all know that. But did you know it's also good for the mind?
In fact, new research from...
Sleeping pill lowers key Alzheimer’s disease markers, study finds
A small study has discovered that taking a sleeping pill before bed can lead to a decrease in levels of key Alzheimer's proteins.
This is...
1 in 5 young people globally have eating disorders, study finds
When you think of health problems that children face around the world, what comes to mind? Probably things like diseases, injuries, or not having...
Moderate physical activity can reduce risk of depression
Researchers at the University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin have discovered that engaging in moderate-intensity physical activities such as brisk walking for just...
Sweet dreams to beat the blues: quality sleep as a shield against stress and...
When COVID-19 swept across the globe, it didn't just bring a health crisis. It also brought on a wave of stress, turning everyday life...
Light exercise can benefit people with kidney disease
In a study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), researchers have found that dialysis patients who engage in light exercise during their...
Obesity and cancer risk: what you need to know
A recent study published in the journal Cancer Cell indicates that both the accumulation of fat and its distribution in the body pose different...