Those of us with desk jobs can take heart. According to new research, exercising for just 30 minutes each day can mitigate many of the risks associated with sitting too much. The average Australian worker spends more than six hours a day sitting which makes us a nation of, what researchers call, “high sitters”. High […]
Daily aspirin could boost survival rates from head and neck cancer
Daily aspirin could boost survival rates from head and neck cancer by up to 78% Researchers at the University of California San Francisco looked at five-year survival rates for people diagnosed with the disease They found a third or more patients benefited from the pill Regular use of aspirin or ibuprofen could dramatically boost survival […]
Daily serving of nuts may stave off weight gain
From providing cardiovascular benefits to potentially improving fertility, and even boosting memory and intelligence, the health benefits of nuts are numerous — and no wonder. Nuts are packed with unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, protein, and other beneficial chemicals, which may all contribute to good health. However, can nuts aid weight loss? Are certain types of […]
Daily and weekly cycles of epileptic seizures more common than previously thought
The timing of seizures may be linked to natural rhythms in around 80% of people with epilepsy, according to the largest study of individual patients’ seizure cycles including more than 1,000 people, published in The Lancet Neurology journal. Most people’s seizures occurred in a circadian (ie, 24-hour) rhythm, but some people experienced weekly and 3-weekly […]
Longer daily fasting times improve health and longevity in mice
Increasing time between meals made male mice healthier overall and live longer compared to mice who ate more frequently, according to a new study published in the Sept. 6, 2018 issue of Cell Metabolism. Scientists from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Pennington […]
The Three Simple Things This Athlete Does Daily To Max Her Wellness
Photography: Daniel Boud. Being an athlete in the first ever AFLW season definitely has its perks. Finally, I’m being paid for doing something I would do every day of the week for free. BUT… I now find myself trying to balance full-time study, part-time work, meal prep, training, rehab and recovery. I all of a sudden […]