Health

Women are more susceptible to stress than men because of a greater sensitivity to a substance produced when they are anxious, a new study has found. Scientists have long known women are more vulnerable than men to stress and related conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but this research from the US is […]

For such a tiny part of your body, your sinuses (the narrow channels located around your nose, eyes, cheeks and forehead are not much wider than the lead in a pencil) can sure pack a painful punch when they’re all bunged up. If the pressure is getting to you, here’s how to make yourself feel […]

A simple blood test could be the answer to detecting cancer in the very early stages, new UK research has found. The University of Nottingham and cancer detection technology company Oncimmune have developed a blood test that can assist in the detection of cancer up to four years earlier than current testing methods, such as […]

Next time you want a drink of water, don’t dismiss the good old tap. According to new Canadian research, bottled water holds more bacteria than tap water. The study conducted by a team of 70 scientists from the C-crest Laboratories in Montreal found that bottled water is not as pure as first thought. “Heterotrophic bacteria […]

Every day around Australia, thousands of people are bravely battling addiction. This cruel human affliction is not just reserved for ‘hard-core’ drug or alcohol abusers. The reality is that any of us can potentially become addicted to anything. “There are many and varied reasons why someone develops an addiction, and it’s a very complex issue,” […]

Despite their genetic blessings most celebrities turn to their own quick-fix diet to get their body red-carpet ready. But do these celebrity detoxes actually work and are they safe? Naomi Campbell recently confessed that she puts her body through three lemon-and-maple syrup detox sessions a year, each lasting 18 days, the New York Times reported. […]

Western Australia’s Nicky Freeman may hold the secret to eternal youth, but his mum tells John Parrish the secret to happiness is just as important. He’s a 40-year-old who looks and acts like a 10-year-old, but man-child Nicky Freeman could help unlock the secrets of near-eternal youth. Nicky has a virtually unknown condition that sees […]

If you can swap your car commute for a bike ride to work, you’ll reap a host of health and fitness benefits. According to a study published in Preventive Medicine, a combination walk-and-cycle commute is linked to an 11 percent decrease in risk of heart disease. Research reported in the European Journal of Epidemiology has […]

We all know most of the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, but new European research has found that it not only benefits our everyday health and wellbeing, it can also help us live longer. Research conducted by the University of Warwick and the University of Naples Federico II found poor sleepers who get […]

What’s the latest health craze which lowers blood pressure, stress and boosts the immune system? It’s as simple as a good laugh! Researchers from the Loma Linda University in California have discovered that laughing is like internal jogging and can have the same effect on our body as moderate exercise the UK’s Daily Telegraph reported. […]