Do very active people really have a higher risk of heart attack – as recent headlines claimed?
Matthew Farrow, University of Bradford Everybody knows that exercising is good for your heart, so recent news that over-exercising can
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Why researchers are turning to music as a possible treatment for stroke, brain injuries and even Parkinson’s
Rebecca Atkinson, University of Brighton You probably don’t realise it when you’re listening to your favourite song, but music has
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Seasonal depression: why it happens – and how to manage the symptoms
Harriet Bowyer, Glasgow Caledonian University With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter, some people are noticing they
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Is brushing your teeth for two minutes enough? Here’s what the evidence says
Josefine Hirschfeld, University of Birmingham A lot of us are familiar with the advice that we should brush our teeth
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Sleeping longer than 6.5 hours a night associated with cognitive decline according to research – what’s really going on here?
Greg Elder, Northumbria University, Newcastle A good night’s sleep is important for many reasons. It helps our body repair itself
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How your genes influence whether a certain type of exercise works for you – new research
Henry Chung, Anglia Ruskin University and Dan Gordon, Anglia Ruskin University Genetics have a significant influence on many aspects of
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Breast milk companies are popping up around the globe – why haven’t governments stepped in?
Sarah Steele, University of Cambridge Over the last few decades, the demand for breast milk has grown. The message “breast
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COVID and flu: how big could the dual threat be this winter?
Paul Hunter, University of East Anglia Although COVID infections are currently low or in decline in most western countries aside
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Back pain: why exercise can provide relief – and how to do it safely
Suzanne McDonough, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences; Joanne Marley, Ulster University, and Michael Thacker, RCSI University of Medicine
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Cold showers are said to be good for you – here’s what the evidence shows
Lindsay Bottoms, University of Hertfordshire A cold shower in the morning is a pretty unpleasant way to start the day.
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