Health & Fitness
Settle children’s sleep patterns by age five for better school performance
March 12, 2016
Settle children’s sleep patterns by age five for better school performance
A landmark new study has found that getting children's sleep patterns sorted out before age five helps them perform better…
How to keep your brain young
March 12, 2016
How to keep your brain young
Canadian researchers have found that not only can staying on at school help to keep your brain young, but taking…
Exercise can cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease: new studies
March 12, 2016
Exercise can cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease: new studies
Two new studies published on Friday in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease have shown the beneficial effects of exercise in…
Dancing may reduce risk of dying from heart disease
March 9, 2016
Dancing may reduce risk of dying from heart disease
Moderate-intensity dancing, like moderate-intensity walking, is tied to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new…
Support your partner if you want them to stop smoking: new study
March 9, 2016
Support your partner if you want them to stop smoking: new study
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen, UK, have found that in order for one's partner to successfully stop smoking, it…
People with anxiety may be hard-wired to see world differently
March 8, 2016
People with anxiety may be hard-wired to see world differently
People with anxiety may not be able to distinguish between neutral and threatening stimuli as well as individuals without anxiety,…
Being ‘out of shape’ ups diabetes risk regardless of weight
March 8, 2016
Being ‘out of shape’ ups diabetes risk regardless of weight
For adolescents, low cardiorespiratory fitness and poor muscle strength increase their risk for type-2 diabetes later in life, regardless of…
Which sports burn the most calories?
March 8, 2016
Which sports burn the most calories?
Get moving and feel the burn with these calorie-busting activities to enjoy as part of a healthy lifestyle or a…
British-Egyptian surgeon to conduct free heart surgeries for Arab children
March 8, 2016
British-Egyptian surgeon to conduct free heart surgeries for Arab children
Renowned British-Egyptian heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub announced he will conduct free heart surgeries for Arab children who suffer from congenital…
Eating peanuts helps infants avoid allergies, says study
March 7, 2016
Eating peanuts helps infants avoid allergies, says study
Feeding infants small amounts of mashed-up peanuts early in life may help them avoid developing allergies, even if they stop…