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Research: How Your Brain Makes You Honest or Not
Mar 04, 2017
Our brains are so powerful. And we've just discovered that they control how honest – or dishonest! – you tend to be. Honesty is pretty important. Without it, we'd all be lying, cheating dirt bags who never pay our bills or own up to our wrongdoings.Study Shows Dad's Diet Affects Son's Reproduction
Feb 20, 2017
There is no doubt that our parents play a big and important role in our lives and the kind of people we become. And a new study from Monash University in Melbourne has revealed that men pass on more than just genetics to their children. As a matter...Saturated Fat: Not So Bad For the Heart
Feb 06, 2017
Until recently, health authorities have told us that saturated fat is a dietary evil that causes heart disease, obesity and many other diseases and conditions. But as we learn more about the body and nutrition, it appears the tide is turning on fats.Researchers...How to Age Quickly: Sit More, Exercise Less
Feb 03, 2017
If you're looking to age prematurely, there's one formula that scientists say is a sure thing: sit more and move less. A University of California study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that older women who sit for more than...Study: Browned Bread Still a Cancer Risk
Jan 30, 2017
Most of us know that burning bread to a black crisp isn't good for our health. And now food scientists say browned toast and potatoes are just as much a cancer risk. They're telling us to only cook bread and potatoes to a light gold-yellow colour.Should We Ban 'Cake Culture'?
Jan 23, 2017
Janet in accounts is turning 40 and you know what that means…cake for everyone! Yes, surely we all look forward to birthdays in the office but some grinches are calling for coffee culture to be banned... and that’s enough to make us choke on our...Hip Pain: Is Evolution to Blame?
Jan 20, 2017
Do you experience hip pain? You can blame your ancient ancestors. Because researchers believe hip pain is a hangover from evolution. The University of Oxford team say it's not only hip pain, but also shoulder and knee pain that we've inherited from...Sleep deprived? You're not alone
Jan 18, 2017
Do you wake up nearly every morning feeling groggy and lethargic? You’re not alone. The world’s biggest sleep study shows that three-quarters of people aren’t waking uprefreshed. The sleep census – a collaboration between Sealy UK, Loughborough...Does Nutella Cause Cancer?
Jan 17, 2017
Last year, the European Food Standards issued a statement that chocolate spread Nutella contains a known cancer-causing contaminant. Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, has since said that its product doesn't in fact cause cancer. But the EFSA stands by...Living Near Busy Roads Raises Dementia Risk
Jan 16, 2017
Groundbreaking new research suggests that people who live near main roads are more likely to have dementia. The discovery has raised questions about how road pollution affects health. The decade-long Canadian study, published in The Lancet, followed...A Handful of Nuts for Good Health
Jan 05, 2017
Are you nuts about nuts? Then you’ll be happy to know that eating a small handful of nuts every day reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. The Imperial College London study, published in BMC Medicine journal, found that eating more than 20 grams...10 Steps to a Healthier Australia
Jan 03, 2017
We all know the quintessential Australian stereotype: tall, tanned, healthy, and carefree. Maybe throw in a few beers. But are we really a healthy nation? It would appear not. A team of experts – scientists, clinicians, and healthy experts, recently...Study: Diet Soft Drinks Don't Aid Weight Loss
Dec 26, 2016
Soft drink manufacturers have been claiming for decades that diet soft drinks can help us lose weight, but a landmark paper has shown that there is zero (pun intended) evidence sugar-free fizzy drinks help at all with dropping kilos. Even worse, they...Study: How Do Saunas Help Prevent Dementia
Dec 19, 2016
Ahh, is there anything as relaxing as sitting in a steamy sauna? But saunas don't only have relaxation and detoxifying properties. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland suggests regular sauna bathing could even reduce the risk of dementia.Are Salt and Butter Really That Bad?
Dec 02, 2016
A leading surgeon has released a statement saying that butter and salt won't increase your risk of heart disease. It's a somewhat controversial statement. But it also highlights the changing tide in nutrition, that is shifting from fat to sugar as...Hangry: Why Does Hunger Make Us Angry?
Nov 12, 2016
Science now backs up the "hangry" experience - the anger we experience when hungry. Do you get moody between meals? Cranky when you can't get your hands on a snack? Welcome to the world of hangry ("hungry" plus "angry"). Interestingly, hangry isn't...Study: Does Red Wine Help Manage PCOS?
Oct 31, 2016
Yay, another reason to love red wine! It’s been found to help the hormonal imbalance associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Affecting between 5 and 10 percent of women, PCOS is marked by hormonal changes that prompt abnormal periods and...Study: cinnamon enhances learning
Oct 14, 2016
It’s time to whip up a batch of cinnamon toast, because a new study from the Rush University Medical Center in the US has found that the spice could boost our ability to learn.Quite simply, a group of test mice identified as being ‘poor learners’ experienced...Study: fitness trackers don't work
Oct 05, 2016
When fitness trackers first hit the market, they promised to help us lose weight, get fitter, and stay on track with our health goals. But now the science has caught up with the marketing spiel. And it turns out that researchers haven’t found any...Should you exercise on an empty stomach?
Oct 03, 2016
Should you eat before exercise, or wait ‘til after? It’s a question that has divided fitness fans for years. But new research suggests you might be better working out before breakfast. Here’s why: A study in the British Journal of Nutrition showed...
