Oct 16, 2023 06:36 am UTC| Health
Raise your hand if you regularly find yourself walking up a flight of stairs. What about carrying heavy bags of groceries? How about picking up your child or grandchild? Most of us would raise our hands to doing at least...
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Here's why there might be a link
Oct 16, 2023 06:29 am UTC| Health
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a persons risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping...
Treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine: what's the best option for cardio at home?
Oct 15, 2023 04:08 am UTC| Health
Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, refers to any form of rhythmic physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing so the heart and lungs can deliver oxygen to the working muscles. Essentially, its...
The 'male menopause' – what you need to know
Oct 15, 2023 04:05 am UTC| Health
East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for andropause related issues, which some are calling the male menopause. This move has angered some commentators who question whether...
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here's what the science says
Oct 15, 2023 04:04 am UTC| Health
Coffee is well recognised as having a positive impact on long-term health. Drinking the equivalent of three to four cups of instant coffee a day reduces the risk of many health conditions including heart disease, type 2...
How should I add sunscreen to my skincare routine now it's getting hotter?
Oct 12, 2023 07:32 am UTC| Health
Sun exposure is the number one cause of skin cancer including the most deadly form, melanoma. High levels of sun exposure cause an estimated 7,200 melanomas in Australia each year. Too much sun exposure can also lead...
Oct 12, 2023 07:31 am UTC| Health
Theyre known as oily fruits. Because of their numerous health benefits, notwithstanding their high fat content, almonds, hazelnuts and other nuts are among foods recommended for consumption in Canada, the US, France and...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects