Health & Fitness
‘What_do_you_hate_in_Egypt?’ goes viral on Twitter
March 14, 2016
‘What_do_you_hate_in_Egypt?’ goes viral on Twitter
The hashtag "What_do_you_hate_in_Egypt?" went viral on Twitter on Monday, providing a platform for people to vent their pet hates about…
A break from beauty products can reduce chemical exposure in teenage girls
March 14, 2016
A break from beauty products can reduce chemical exposure in teenage girls
A new US study has shown that switching to more natural cosmetics for just a few days is enough to…
Having a younger sibling may be good for your health
March 13, 2016
Having a younger sibling may be good for your health
That pesky kid brother or sister who broke your stuff and got you in trouble all the time may have…
Reading from a tablet before bed may affect sleep quality
March 13, 2016
Reading from a tablet before bed may affect sleep quality
People who read from an iPad for 30 minutes before going to sleep felt less sleepy and had different electrical…
Most calories in US diets come from ‘ultra-processed’ food
March 13, 2016
Most calories in US diets come from ‘ultra-processed’ food
New research published this week in the journal BMJ Open has found that more than half of the calories in…
Retirement good for health, says study
March 13, 2016
Retirement good for health, says study
The University of Sydney has published this week results of a study that concludes retirement really is good for your…
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…