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...

In praise of almonds and nuts

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...

Your immune system makes its own antiviral drug − and it's likely one of the most ancient

Oct 12, 2023 07:29 am UTC| Health

Antiviral drugs are generally considered to be a 20th century invention. But recent research has uncovered an unexpected facet to your immune system: It can synthesize its own antiviral molecules in response to viral...