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Mindfulness and meditation's effects on health In this Spotlight feature, we look at the benefits of practicing meditation or mindfulness, and we weigh up some of the potential unwanted effects.

Alcohol may be less harmful for people over 50...

Alcohol may be less harmful for people over 50 A new study investigates the potential protective effects of alcohol at different ages. They find that it is not a level playing field.

This sleep disorder puts people at 'very high risk' of Parkinson's...

This sleep disorder puts people at 'very high risk' of Parkinson's A large study found that those who experience a certain sleep disorder are also at high risk of Parkinson's disease, but this knowledge can aid prevention.

These common drugs may increase dementia risk...

These common drugs may increase dementia risk Drugs that doctors often use in the treatment of overactive bladder, gastrointestinal conditions, and depression may increase dementia risk by almost half.

Study reveals how much fiber we should eat to prevent disease...

Study reveals how much fiber we should eat to prevent disease A meta-analysis of observational studies and clinical trials reveals the ideal amount of dietary fiber that we should consume each day.

Is high blood pressure always bad? This new study questions this assumption...

Is high blood pressure always bad? Most experts believe that people should treat hypertension as a risk factor. However, new research suggests that high blood pressure is not always bad.

intermittent fasting boosts health by strengthening daily rhythms...

Intermittent fasting boosts health by strengthening daily rhythms A new study explores the impact of fasting on our daily rhythms. The authors conclude that fasting may protect health by boosting cyclic gene expression.

Common food additive may impact gut bacteria, increase anxiety...

Common food additive may impact gut bacteria, increase anxiety Emulsifiers are in many food products. A new study asks whether these chemicals might be having an impact on our physiology and psychology.

How language shapes our brains...and our lives

5 key facts about language and the brain In this Spotlight, we look at the origins of spoken language, where language is present in the brain, and how the languages we speak shape our world.

Plant based diet may reduce cardiovascular death risk by 32%...

Plant based diet may reduce cardiovascular death risk by 32% More plant based foods and fewer animal products may be the key to optimal heart health and lowering the risk of heart attacks or strokes.

An alcohol-free month is the best choice we could possibly make for our health, British researchers conclude...

Giving up alcohol for just 1 month has lasting benefits A new study shows that going alcohol-free for as little as 1 month or even less brings both immediate and long-lasting health benefits.

We hear it all the time...social media is bad for our mental health. This study, however, says that this might not be the case...

Can social media really cause depression? Though the debate has continued for many years, a new study concludes that there is no link between social media use and depressive symptoms.

These diets and supplements may not really protect the heart...

These diets and supplements may not really protect the heart Do common dietary interventions and nutritional supplements really help protect against cardiovascular events? A new meta-analysis answers in the negative.

Want to know the top 3 conditions doctors underdiagnose in women?

Top 3 conditions that doctors underdiagnose in women Though medical systems have come very far, unequal care-giving remains an issue. In this Spotlight, we look at the top underdiagnosed conditions in women.

Burnout....what is this phenomenon, and how can you cope with it if it happens to you?

What is burnout, and how can you cope with it? Burnout is a common occurrence among modern day workers. But what is it, why does it happen, and how can we overcome it? This Spotlight feature explores.

This common food additive may fuel weight gain, diabetes...

This common food additive may fuel weight gain, diabetes A new research study links the common anti-mold food additive propionate to blood sugar metabolism and insulin resistance in human volunteers and mice.

DASH diet - Sticking to a plant-rich diet that can reduce high blood pressure may also lower the risk of heart failure in people under the age of 75

DASH diet reduced heart failure risk 'by almost half' in people under 75 People under 75 who followed a plant-rich diet for reducing high blood pressure had a significantly lower risk of heart failure than those who did not.

Some fascinating stool-based knowledge...

7 things you should know about p**p Although most of us shy away from p**p, it is worthy of our attention. From medical treatments to unusual chemistry, p**p is intriguing.

We all know the ketogenic diet has become increasingly popular with people who want to lose weight quickly. This new study asks whether this dietary pattern works as well in females as it does in males.

Keto diet: New study unearths s*x differences A recent study investigates how the keto diet affects male and female mice. The researchers find that in females, the diet's benefits are absent.

How I started intermittent fasting...

How I started intermittent fasting Accompany our Research Editor as she recalls the highs and lows of her first month of reducing her calories to 800 on 2 days per week.

Giving up alcohol may significantly boost mental health...

Giving up alcohol may significantly boost mental health New research from Hong Kong shows that quitting alcohol use could boost mental health, especially among females who are moderate drinkers.

Does eating mushrooms affect brain health?

Does eating mushrooms protect brain health? Mushrooms are tasty and nutritious, but can they protect the brain from cognitive decline? That is what researchers from Singapore aim to find out.

Mindfulness and meditation affects on health

Mindfulness and meditation's effects on health In this Spotlight feature, we look at the benefits of practicing meditation or mindfulness, and we weigh up some of the potential unwanted effects.

Could purple corn have hidden health benefits?

Can purple corn reduce inflammation, diabetes? Researchers bred a number of new varieties of purple corn and used a mouse cell model to study how these can reduce inflammation and insulin resistance.

Ever wondered why more women than men suffer migraines? This protein could be the reason...

Could this protein explain why migraine is more common in women? An animal study shows that certain nervous system responses to a protein that scientists have long known to play a role in migraine occur only in females.

Scientists discover anti-aging potential in old drug...

Scientists discover anti-aging potential in old drug The discovery of a second cell target for the immunosuppressant rapamycin could help its development as an anti-aging, neuroprotective drug.

This article proves it is never too late to start exercising! Read on to find out why...

Exercise may increase lifespan 'regardless of past activity levels' New research finds that becoming more active significantly lowers a person's death risk, regardless of how active they have been in the past.

Try this 5-minute breathing 'workout' for brain and heart health

5-minute breathing 'workout' may benefit heart and brain health New research finds that using a breathing device that strengthens breathing muscles for 5 minutes can lower blood pressure and boost cognition.

Did you know fasting boosts metabolism and fights aging...read on to find out how

Fasting boosts metabolism and fights aging A new study measures metabolic changes associated with fasting. The authors conclude that caloric restriction enhances metabolism and could slow aging.