Just five minutes of walking every half hour during periods of prolonged sitting can offset some of the most harmful effects of sitting.

A new Polish study has found that greater physical activity — steps taken and playing sport — reduces respiratory infections in children.

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.

German scientists say a substance found in pomegranates significantly boosts our capacity to ward off cancer.

A new review of research suggests anxiety is more likely to have an impact on back pain than poor posture.

Every week, a growing number of like-minded souls jump into ice baths at dawn on the NSW mid-north coast to build resilience.

A new postage-stamp-sized ultrasound adhesive delivers clear images of the heart, lungs and other internal organs for up to 48 hours.

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.

Musical beats with a groove don’t just feel good, hearing them can also enhance brain function, say Japanese researchers.

Scientists have developed a new way to rejuvenate skin cells, allowing our cellular biological clocks to be wound back 30 years.

Cardamom, a staple in Indian cuisine, could potentially inspire cancer treatments, including one difficult-to-treat breast cancer.

Deep red light therapy is commonly used as a cosmetic treatment. Scientists now say it improves declining vision, as we age.

Researchers find medicinal cannabis preserves mitochondrial function and prevents oxidative damage to cells and may treat Alzheimer’s.

A woman in Argentina has become only the second documented person whose own immune system may have cured her of HIV.

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.

Sounds such as birdsong and flowing water can alleviate stress, help lower blood pressure and lead to feelings of tranquility.

Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and better brain function.

Eating avocados can improve gut health, researchers at the University of Illinois have found.

Using a variety of cumin, Indian scientists have patented an innovative herbal gel they say can affordably and effectively treat psoriasis.

Just two doses of psilocybin, the compound that gives “magic” mushrooms their magic, is enough to significantly reduce depression.