Health & Wellbeing
On these pages you'll find everything from devices designed to give you a better night's sleep to the latest work being done to tackle the obesity epidemic. Live long and prosper!
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Cracking on with the debate: Whole eggs deemed healthy for the young
October 25, 2023Researchers have tackled the ‘Are eggs good for us?’ debate in a new way. Adopting a broader approach than previous studies, they found that, overall, eating whole eggs improved the health of young adults. -
Movably Pro chair goes 'flamingo' for comfort and productivity
October 25, 2023Movably Pro is intended to be more than an ergonomic desk chair. It’s designed to allow you to move more and get work done without disrupting focus, so you can work while sitting, standing, or "go flamingo." -
5-Year study shows Tai Chi could help counter Parkinson's advance
October 25, 2023While its movements are slow and gentle, Tai Chi is actually a martial art. Now, a study shows that it can not only help people learn movements grounded in self defense, but it can also help them fight the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. -
Bittersweet symphony: Our favorite music can help us deal with pain
October 24, 2023A new study has found listening to our favorite music and the emotional responses it produces, particularly if it’s bittersweet, is more effective at reducing our perception of pain than unfamiliar relaxation music. -
Link between fruits, veggies & microbiome confirmed for the first time
October 24, 2023By comparing the bacteria found in fruits and vegetables to those found in the human gut, researchers have demonstrated, for the first time, that consuming fruits and vegetables contributes positively to the bacterial diversity of our gut microbiome. -
Fungus in the gut linked to severe COVID-19
October 24, 2023New research reveals the severity of COVID-19 may be linked to a fungal population living in our gut, and perhaps novel antifungal medicines can be developed to treat the disease. -
Adjustable-angle Bedvee makes any bed electric
October 18, 2023Sleeping in an inclined position may help with problems such as poor circulation, back pain and heartburn, but electric adjustable-angle beds can be expensive. That's where the Bedvee comes in, as it brings such functionality to users' existing beds. -
Downing non-alcoholic beverages leads to a drop in excessive drinking
October 16, 2023A new study has found, for the first time, that consuming beverages that taste like beer or cocktails but contain no alcohol can significantly reduce alcohol intake, which may be an effective strategy for helping excessive drinkers cut back. -
Mild long-term lack of sleep can increase women’s heart disease risk
October 15, 2023A new study has found that healthy women risk future cardiovascular disease by reducing their sleep time by as little as one-and-a-half hours a night over the long term. The finding reinforces an important message: make sure you get enough sleep. -
Calorie restriction stimulates muscle health & healthy aging genes
October 15, 2023A new study has investigated the biological mechanisms brought about by calorie restriction and found that a moderate reduction in calorie intake can improve muscle health and activate biological pathways important for good health. -
Hand osteoarthritis symptoms relieved by an affordable existing drug
October 12, 2023A study has found that methotrexate, a widely available and affordable drug that’s usually prescribed as a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, is effective at reducing the pain and stiffness suffered by people with hand osteoarthritis. -
Renting ages your cells faster than unemployment or being an ex-smoker
October 10, 2023A study has found that renting privately is more strongly associated with faster biological aging than unemployment or being an ex-smoker. The findings highlight the important link between housing and health. -
Exposure to light at night found to increase risk of depression by 30%
October 09, 2023A study has found that nighttime exposure to light increases the risk of mental illness, while daytime light exposure reduces it. The findings offer a simple and effective, non-pharmacological means of improving mental health. -
AI offers improved civility for polarizing online conversations
October 05, 2023Researchers have used AI to create a way of improving the quality and civility of online discussions regarding polarizing topics by providing users with suggestions for rephrasing their comments before they post them. -
SmartSocks designed to help keep dementia under control
October 05, 2023People suffering from dementia not only get confused, they can also become highly anxious and even aggressive. In order to catch such behaviors before they escalate out of control, a British scientist has developed a pair of sensor-packin' socks.
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