Short bursts of mindfulness every day can boost wellbeing, combat depression and anxiety, and inspire healthier lifestyle choices, research has found. I have to admit, I’m not surprised. For as long as I can remember we’ve been encouraged to stop … Read More
One thing inside mother’s stomach affects size of unborn baby’s brain
Would you believe the bacteria in a mother’s gut, her microbiome, can affect the development of her unborn baby’s brain? Far-fetched? Well, it’s true if research from Cambridge University is to be believed. And the crucial gut bacterium is called … Read More
How high-fibre foods make people feel fuller for longer with appetite-reducing hormone
Do you remember that marketing slogan for foods that make you “feel fuller longer”? Well, most of those foods are high in fibre. Foods with a high fibre content keep us feeling more satisfied. Yes, but how? Well, Imperial researchers … Read More
The secret behind why some people don’t catch Covid
During the pandemic did you wonder why some people never got Covid? I did, so I’m intrigued by Imperial College London’s study to uncover how they avoided getting sick. It turns out, people who are able to fend off the Covid – which … Read More
No more life on Mars as kidneys shown to be altered by space flight
Elon Musk has ambitions to settle people on Mars – but could our bodies even take the journey? In particular our kidneys? Are they vulnerable? Possibly so. The thing is, the structure and function of our kidneys are altered by … Read More
How carers who are young at heart can help to combat dementia
Honestly, this makes me smile. If you’re young at heart, satisfied with life and self-confident, the person you’re looking after will feel younger and better too. “Felt age” is defined as how old someone feels compared to their real age. … Read More
New test changes the way we screen for cervical cancer
Cervical cancer screening would possibly have a higher attendance rate if it didn’t involve a vaginal speculum examination. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, and Austria’s University of Innsbruck have come up with a test that can do just that. It’s … Read More
Scientists discover how our brain works when we make important decisions
One of the most important parts of the brain is the “executive centre”, right at the front. It’s the area that gathers information in order to make effective decisions, and to plan. It’s fiendishly clever. So, when we pause to … Read More
How your bra size is linked to how much you sweat
Would you believe your bra size determines how much you sweat? Yes, honestly – bra size is indicative of breast size and that’s responsible for sweat production across the breast during physical activities. A study by Southampton University has revealed a surprising link between … Read More
Plant-based ultra-processed food linked to heart disease
If you thought any plant-based foods were good for your health, you could be mistaken – especially if it’s processed. It seems ultra-processed plant foods may not be the health food you’d hope for when it comes to your heart health. … Read More
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