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Study: Depression in Dads and Teens Linked
Jan 15, 2018
Teens whose dads have depression symptoms are more likely to experience it themselves. That's the latest out of University College London. The new Lancet Psychiatry study is the first of its kind to find a link between depression in fathers and their...Poor Sleeping Can Affect Your Ability to Learn
Jan 03, 2018
Healthy sleep is vital for optimal learning and memory function. During sleep, while your body rests, your brain is very busy processing information from the day that has been and forming new memories. If you are sleep deprived, your ability to learn...Study: Does the Radiation From Mobile Phones Cause Cancer?
Nov 17, 2017
This is a question that has been around since the first days of the technology and answers have been all over the shop - Does the radiation from mobile phones cause cancer? The result of a recent court case in Italy may change all that. A long-term...Sugar: Why healthy people have heart disease
Nov 06, 2017
If you have a sweet tooth, you might want to look away now. Because a new study has found that even ‘healthy’ people who eat a lot of sugar have a higher risk of heart disease. The University of Surrey study, found that men considered ‘healthy’ had...Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12?
Oct 23, 2017
It is vital that you get enough vitamin B12. This important vitamin is essential for your body to produce healthy red blood cells. It is also needed for efficient nerve function and for DNA synthesis. Vitamin B12 is vital for the body to produce...Is social media bad for your mental health?
Oct 13, 2017
Several studies have suggested mental health can leave us feeling inadequate and left out. And now, Instagram has been rated as the “worst social media platform” in terms of its impact on mental health. In the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) report, 1,479...Study: Generous People Are Happier
Sep 15, 2017
People who give more are happier. That's the finding of a new University of Zurich study, which found that generosity (even in small doses) makes people happier. Apparently, our generosity – or even just a promise to give more – triggers a change...How Star Gazing Can Benefit Your Health
Sep 11, 2017
Since the dawn of time, we've looked up at the stars and pondered our place among them. And if our frantic modern times have got you down, you may find that star gazing is the best medicine. Here are some ways star gazing is good for your health: Star...Why you should talk to yourself in third person
Aug 11, 2017
Why you should talk to yourself in third person Do you silently talk to yourself in the third person when you’re stressed? You’re not crazy. Instead, scientists say that doing so can help control emotions. The study – the first of its kind – found...Yoga and Meditation Reverse Stress Effects
Jun 27, 2017
To say that yoga and meditation can relax the mind and body is an understatement. A new study has found that these mind-body interventions (MBIs) can reverse the reactions in our DNA that cause stress-related health conditions and depression. Stress...Study: Drink Coffee, Live Longer
Jun 21, 2017
Raise your almond milk latte, because a new study has found that people who drink coffee appear to live longer! The University of Southern California study discovered that people who drink one coffee a day are 12 percent less likely to die, compared...Research: Vitamin D for Colds and Flu
Jun 09, 2017
Taking an extra dose of vitamin D helps the body to be protected against colds and flu. A scientific review conducted by the research team based at the Queen Mary University of London consisting of 25 clinical trials across 14 countries has revealed...Study: Early Puberty Linked to Diabetes
Jun 01, 2017
Girls who hit puberty earlier than average could have a greater risk of developing diabetes when they're pregnant in later life. A team at the University of Queensland School of Public Health made the discovery after looking at data from an Australian...Why Your Sense of Smell is Stronger Than You Think
May 29, 2017
You’ve probably heard that dogs have a much sharper sense of smell than humans. But a new study has found that our sense of smell is much stronger than we think. A neuroscientist from Rutgers University says the idea that animals are better at detecting...You Can Now Legally Eat Hemp in Australia
May 15, 2017
Crack open the hemp seeds and make me a smoothie. Because the Australian Government has just approved hemp for human consumption! For many years, hemp has been recognised as a safe and healthy food in many regions including the US, UK and Europe. But...4 Out of 5 Aussies Not Eating Enough Fruit & Veg
Apr 21, 2017
A new CSIRO study has found that most Aussies aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables. The landmark report – the largest of its kind ever done in Australia – tracked 145,975 people over 18 months, logging their dietary habits. Called the "Fruit, Vegetable...Study: Does Yoga Really Help You Sleep?
Apr 12, 2017
Sometimes a little stretching is all you need to unwind and prepare for sleep. But science has come along and burst that bubble, telling us that yoga has no positive impact on women who struggle to sleep due to menopausal hot flashes. The American...Why We Start Understanding Others at Age 4
Apr 07, 2017
A new study has discovered that we only start understanding other people when we’re four years old. That’s the age when we’re suddenly able to put ourselves in another person’s shoes.The Universiteit Leiden study found that when we reach the...Food or Medicine? How Do You Know if a Complementary Medicine is Safe?
Apr 05, 2017
In the past 20 years the health benefits of Turmeric, and its active ingredient, curcumin, have become well known. Some products, like turmeric, are both food and medicine. In its raw or powdered form, it is considered a food. However, if the active...Is Excessive Exercise Bad for You?
Mar 13, 2017
How much exercise is too much? Turns out, there is a safe and unsafe amount of physical activity. A world-first study by researchers at University of Queensland (UQ) found that the body is remarkably capable of bouncing back from overdoing it. In fact, those...
