Health & Fitness
Paris plans to become ‘world cycling capital’
April 5, 2015
Paris plans to become ‘world cycling capital’
Paris is planning to invest €150 million to double the number of cycle paths across the city, a move it…
Stress, depression boost risks for heart patients
April 5, 2015
Stress, depression boost risks for heart patients
For people with heart disease, high levels of stress coupled with depression increase the risk of heart attack and death,…
Walking may help overweight people curb sugar cravings
April 5, 2015
Walking may help overweight people curb sugar cravings
Walking for 15 minutes may help overweight people at least temporarily reduce cravings for high-calorie, sugary snacks, a small study…
French study links lack of sleep with obesity
April 4, 2015
French study links lack of sleep with obesity
Sleep disorders and overeating appear to be linked, according to a recent investigation conducted by the French National Institute of…
Childhood ADHD linked to secondhand smoking
April 4, 2015
Childhood ADHD linked to secondhand smoking
Children exposed to tobacco smoke at home are up to three times more likely to have attention deficit hyperactive disorder…
Obese people may be more sensitive to food smells
April 3, 2015
Obese people may be more sensitive to food smells
Obese people are better at detecting the scent of chocolate and find it more pleasant than non-obese people, according to…
Mindfulness helps teens cope with stress, anxiety
April 3, 2015
Mindfulness helps teens cope with stress, anxiety
As the morning school bell rings and students rush through crowded corridors, teenagers in one Portland classroom settle onto mats…
Experimental Ebola vaccine appears safe, effective
April 3, 2015
Experimental Ebola vaccine appears safe, effective
Early-stage trials of an experimental Ebola vaccine, two in the United States and four in Africa and Europe, have found…
Air pollution may be tied to anxiety
April 2, 2015
Air pollution may be tied to anxiety
Women who live in areas with higher air pollution may also have higher anxiety, according to a new analysis.“It’s a…
FAO discusses strategy for combating ruminant virus PPR
April 1, 2015
FAO discusses strategy for combating ruminant virus PPR
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has begun to consider the guidelines of its strategy to eliminate the…