lifestyle

We’re told to avoid scrolling on our phones before bedtime or while in bed. We’re sold glasses to help filter out blue light. We put our phones on “night mode” to minimise exposure to blue light.

New research shows men’s fertility is also affected by age. When dads are over 50, the risk of pregnancy complications increases.

From the smartwatches that track our steps and heart rate, to the fitness bands that log sleep patterns and calories burned, these gadgets are now ubiquitous. Their popularity is emblematic of a modern obsession with quantification – the idea that if something isn’t logged, it doesn’t count.

Intake of meat exceeds recommended levels in many regions of the world and has been correlated with non-communicable diseases, including type 2 diabetes.

Memories are formed and stored during sleep, and a recent study has uncovered how this process continues throughout life without depleting neurons or brain cells. 

Given that many countries, including the US and UK are currently facing an obesity crisis in both humans and pets, what can owners do to ensure they aren’t unintentionally damaging the health of their pets while relying on them for comfort and companionship?

It is certainly true that when people take holidays and then return to work, they tend to feel “instant stress”. All the R&R they got from the laid-back lifestyle of lounging by the pool can disappear within hours of returning to the office.

Fascial massage aims to lengthen protein molecules and their ability to stretch, releasing pressure from fascia attached to muscles, where it may be trapped or trapping nerves, causing pain or limiting movement.

Kids who exercise are fitter, stronger, and less likely to be overweight or obese. They have better physical and mental health, perform better in the classroom, and are more likely to exercise as an adult.

Ovarian cancers are often found when they are already advanced and hard to treat.

Oats have long had a reputation for being one of the healthier foods you can choose for breakfast. But some people on social media have been calling this claim into question.

Global interest in the pungent food has also grown considerably in recent years. But despite this, the durian continues to be loathed as much as it is lauded. What’s behind its polarising nature?