Tag Archives: health

Working back, putting in some overtime — we’ve probably all done this at least once (or more) in our lives. And while most of us would like to pack up and head home on time, we know that sometimes the standard nine to five shift just isn’t the case. Sure we can ...

If your boss allowed you to take a midday nap, would you? It seems that a quick shut-eye in the middle of the day isn’t just beneficial for those under 5. New research suggests that a daily siesta could help reduce blood pressure and stave off heart attacks. The study ...

If you’re a fan of hitting up Maccas for a Big Mac hit here and there (or maybe more) this infographic released by Fast Food Menu Price may make you think twice. A Big Mac according to the graphic comes in at a whopping 540 calories, however the Aussie version ...

We often associate the act of fidgeting with being restless, bored or even anxious, and generally isn’t the type of thing you want people to spot you doing (don’t you know it’s rude?). But according to new research, we all might want to fidget that little bit more. The study ...

You probably already know that walking around like a zombie isn’t doing your health any favours. Struggling sleepers are at more risk of stroke, heart disease and other cardiovascular disorders. But it seems you might be able to add weight gain to the list. In a recent study from the ...

New research by the University of North Carolina examined the results of four different health studies to establish how close relationships affect people’s health at different stages of their life. Researchers determined the relationship between a person’s health and social interactions by comparing the number and quality of their family ...

Orthorexia: What the Experts Say Orthorexia crosses the line from wanting to be healthy to an unhealthy obsession with health,” Louise Adams, a clinical psychologist who specialises in food, weight and body image, says. Unlike anorexia, where sufferers are consumed by a desire to be thin and fixate on how ...

Researchers from Harvard University monitored more than 130,000 healthy women for a period of 10 years and found that over 6,000 women developed Type 2 diabetes. As part of the study, scientists looked at various sleep problems including difficulty falling or staying asleep, snoring, getting less than six hours sleep per ...

And it doesn’t stop there as researchers believe this disruption of your natural microbiome can have some serious consequences for youroverall health. Professor Julie Horvath from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences told Time that to examine what was living on her skin, she and her colleagues swabbed their ...

With more than half a million views on social media, and broadcasted on news programs around the world, this short but very powerful message from Kate Middleton on the importance of mental health in children, has not only been inspiring for many, but has had a huge response with getting ...