You’re probably well aware of your personality type, like whether you’re an introvert or extrovert. You might even know your love language. But have you ever considered your sleep type? Researchers from Pennsylvania State University recently released a study that helps people determine their sleep type and what it means for their overall health. The … Read more
When it comes to our health, the term “superfood” gets thrown around a lot. In recent years we have become even more obsessed with the idea of specific foods or drinks that could help prevent or even treat certain conditions. Typically these will be foods packed with vitamins, minerals or antioxidants that are known to … Read more
A study aimed at countering online misinformation reveals that health measures taken by governments in connection with COVID-19 helped reduce hospital admissions and the number of cases in 2020. In a study published in 2023 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Mohsen Farhadloo, assistant professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management and Business Technology … Read more
Youngsters who drink lots have an increased risk of anxiety, stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts, researchers from Teesside University and Newcastle University have revealed. High consumption is also linked to increased risky behaviours such as substance use, violence, and unsafe sex, as well as poor academic performance, sleep problems, and unhealthy dietary habits. Lead author … Read more
Researchers from the National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan used data to study the association and inform evidence-based clinical advice in the future. Chia-Shu Lin, lead author of the study and a professor in dentistry, said to Newsweek: “Most systematic reviews consistently concluded on the role of oral microbiome (the ‘ecosystem’ of the micro-organisms) … Read more
Sales of soft drinks and low-alcohol pints and wines are being boosted by a huge rise in the number of sober young adults who are drinking either less or no alcohol at all. Nearly half (44 per cent) of 18–24-year-olds were regular drinkers of alcohol alternatives in 2023, compared to 31 per cent in 2022.And … Read more
