A new Australian study had found that almost half of school-aged children are snacking on sugar- and fat-laden foods after school. The CSIRO Preventative Health Flagship report, commissioned by Unilever Australia, found that almost half of Australian children, aged five to eight, consume biscuits, pastries and cakes in the after-school period, while 17 percent snack […]

It always feels good when you laugh so hard that you’re gasping for air. And, it usually fills us with an incredible sense of joy when we’ve shared that laughter with others. But laughter can also give us health benefits beyond feeling like we’ve given our lungs a good workout. Research shows that laughter is […]

One of the main reasons people are concerned about the welfare of the environment is to leave the world in good shape for future generations. But what can we teach our children to help them care for the environment? Interestingly, our food choices play a big part in caring for the environment and are something […]

One in five people will experience depression in their lifetime. It can be anything from a serious depressive period that lasts at least two weeks (major depression) to a less severe low mood that lasts for years (dysthymia). It can run in families, but difficult life circumstances are more likely to bring on a bout. […]

While chemists’ shelves bulge with expensive weight-loss treatments, researchers have discovered that something as simple and cheap as drinking two glasses of water before every meal could be just as effective when trying to slim down. Instead of messing with your hormones or playing with your body’s chemistry, this weight-loss technique is childishly straightforward: the […]

The cliché of a moment on the lips meaning a lifetime on the hips has been given credence by a new Swedish study that shows that even short periods of binge eating can leave the body more susceptible to weight gain for years to come. Previous studies have linked weight-gain to the ageing process, but […]

Mental health stimulation through word games and puzzles have long been associated with keeping the brain active and young, but if this isn’t your thing, you will be glad to know there is an alternative. New research from the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service found that adding strawberries, blackberries and blueberries to your […]

Up to 275 Australians develop diabetes every day, but new research in the UK suggests cutting diabetes risk can be as easy as munching on some spinach. A new study by the University of Leicester has found that eating green leafy vegetables can significantly cut your risk of type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis of type 2 […]

A research team from England’s University of Warwick says it may be possible to substantially reduce your chances of developing heart disease with a simple blood test to check your vitamin D levels. In one of the largest studies of its kind, the researchers reviewed 28 studies, which examined over 99,000 men and women from […]

It’s long been known that certain chemicals found in everyday products can be harmful to humans so new research confirming the link between pesticides and ill-health will not come as a shock to many. However, the alarming factor here is that the ill effects can be caused by exposure as early as foetal development, prompting […]