Do blue-light glasses really work? Can they reduce eye strain or help me sleep?

Sep 26, 2023 03:59 am UTC| Health

Blue-light glasses are said to reduce eye strain when using computers, improve your sleep and protect your eye health. You can buy them yourself or your optometrist can prescribe them. But do they work? Or could they do...

Aerobic and strength training exercise combined can be an elixir for better brain health in your 80s and 90s, new study finds

Sep 26, 2023 03:58 am UTC| Health

People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those who are either sedentary or participate only in aerobic exercise....

Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses

Sep 26, 2023 03:55 am UTC| Health

Loneliness is a much discussed social issue, but it is rarely considered to be a workplace problem that needs to be managed like other health issues at work. The Social Connection in Australia 2023 report acknowledges...

Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?

Sep 25, 2023 11:09 am UTC| Health

Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain from dementia, and easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But what...

Coca-Cola Faces Lawsuit Over 'Good For You' Claims on Minute Maid Packaging

Sep 23, 2023 10:07 am UTC| Life Health Business Law

Coca-Cola faces lawsuit over good for you Minute Maid juice claims. U.S. District Judge questions health implications while FDA lacks sugar intake guidelines. The outcome could reshape industry advertising...

Excessive screen time can affect young people's emotional development

Sep 23, 2023 03:17 am UTC| Health

A recent Beyond Blue survey of more than 2,000 teachers identified mental ill-health and excessive screen time as the biggest problems facing their students. Comments from teachers revealed a perceived lack of social...

How do hay fever treatments actually work? And what's best for my symptoms?

Sep 20, 2023 23:30 pm UTC| Health

Spring has sprung and many people are welcoming longer days and more time outdoors. But for almost one in five Australians, spring also brings the misery of watery, itchy red eyes, a runny, congested nose, and...