Want that Barbie skin glow naturally?
Milk thistle may help tackle some skin concerns, including signs of ageing and acne. just ask the stars of the movie 'Barbie'.
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- May 6
Low-emission zones improving air quality
Low-emission zones in big cities such as London reduce air pollution, especially for poorer communities.
- Apr 19
Walnuts are good for kids' brains
A new study has found that eating just six whole walnuts three times a week is enough to boost attention and brain growth in adolescents.
- Apr 13
Throwing cold water on depression
Ice baths have become so effective in treating one man’s depression that he’s begun to wean himself off long-term medications.
- Feb 24
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.
- 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.
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