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To improve students’ mental health, Yale study finds, teach them to breathe
When college students learn specific techniques for managing stress and anxiety, their wellbeing improves across a range of measures and […]
Category Archives: Health
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Laughter acts as a stress buffer — and even smiling helps
People who laugh frequently in their everyday lives may be better equipped to deal with stressful events – although this […]
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Hedonism leads to happiness
Relaxing on the sofa or savoring a delicious meal: Enjoying short-term pleasurable activities that don’t lead to long-term goals contributes […]
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Plant-based diets shown to lower blood pressure even with limited meat and dairy
Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according […]
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Supplements with potential to prevent Alzheimer’s affect blood, but less so the brain
Omega-3 fatty acids might require larger doses to be effective — especially for people with high-risk gene — suggest findings […]
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Diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, linked to lower risk of death
Findings support recommendations to increase consumption of plant proteins Diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, are associated with a […]
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Chocolate is good for the heart
Eating chocolate at least once a week is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease, according to research published […]
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New insights into anxiety
A study by the University of Trento sheds light on the source of unease and tension to help effectively treat […]
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Cinnamon may improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes
Cinnamon improves blood sugar control in people with prediabetes and could slow the progression to type 2 diabetes, according to […]
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Blood iron levels could be key to slowing ageing, gene study shows
Genes linked to ageing that could help explain why some people age at different rates to others have been identified […]