The five-minute fix for too much sitting
Just five minutes of walking every half hour during periods of prolonged sitting can offset some of the most harmful effects of sitting.
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- Jan 25
More activity, fewer URTIs in children
A new Polish study has found that greater physical activity — steps taken and playing sport — reduces respiratory infections in children.
- Nov 20, 2022
Alzheimer's maybe an autoimmune disease
A new study suggests amyloid plaques found in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s are a substance released by the brain’s immune system.
- Nov 1, 2022
Pomegranates can fight tumours
German scientists say a substance found in pomegranates significantly boosts our capacity to ward off cancer.
- Aug 19, 2022
Anxiety affects back pain more than posture
A new review of research suggests anxiety is more likely to have an impact on back pain than poor posture.
- Jul 31, 2022
Ice baths in winter push our limits
Every week, a growing number of like-minded souls jump into ice baths at dawn on the NSW mid-north coast to build resilience.
- Jul 30, 2022
Little patch that can see inside the body
A new postage-stamp-sized ultrasound adhesive delivers clear images of the heart, lungs and other internal organs for up to 48 hours.
- Jun 14, 2022
Vitamin D stops dementia, strokes
A world-first study from the University of South Australia has found a direct link between dementia and stroke and a lack of vitamin D.
- Jun 5, 2022
Get your groove on: boost your brain
Musical beats with a groove don’t just feel good, hearing them can also enhance brain function, say Japanese researchers.
- Apr 8, 2022
Turning back the clock on ageing skin
Scientists have developed a new way to rejuvenate skin cells, allowing our cellular biological clocks to be wound back 30 years.
- Apr 7, 2022
Cardamom may kill breast cancer cells
Cardamom, a staple in Indian cuisine, could potentially inspire cancer treatments, including one difficult-to-treat breast cancer.
- Mar 1, 2022
Deep red light improves declining eyesight
Deep red light therapy is commonly used as a cosmetic treatment. Scientists now say it improves declining vision, as we age.
- Jan 25, 2022
Cannabinol may prevent dementia and Parkinson's
Researchers find medicinal cannabis preserves mitochondrial function and prevents oxidative damage to cells and may treat Alzheimer’s.
- Nov 17, 2021
Second woman may have cured herself of HIV
A woman in Argentina has become only the second documented person whose own immune system may have cured her of HIV.
- Sep 3, 2021
You don't need to do 10,000 steps a day
Clocking up 10,000 steps a day is supposed to be a simple way to keep well. But is it? Turns out, you don't need that many.
- Aug 15, 2021
Just listen to the birds and the water
Sounds such as birdsong and flowing water can alleviate stress, help lower blood pressure and lead to feelings of tranquility.
- Mar 30, 2021
Beetroot helps slow ageing
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and better brain function.
- Mar 25, 2021
Avocados are good for gut health
Eating avocados can improve gut health, researchers at the University of Illinois have found.
- Dec 8, 2020
Black cumin gel eases the itch
Using a variety of cumin, Indian scientists have patented an innovative herbal gel they say can affordably and effectively treat psoriasis.
- Nov 4, 2020
Magic mushrooms ease depression
Just two doses of psilocybin, the compound that gives “magic” mushrooms their magic, is enough to significantly reduce depression.
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