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Teens turning lazy and illness-prone as around a quarter admit to being inactive – DPA
“Physical activity during adolescence improves current and future physical and mental health and contributes to preventing non-communicable diseases,” the researchers said in a paper published by The Lancet, a British…
Nutritionists a-peel: eat stalks and rinds for extra fibre – DPA
"You’re effectively throwing away a substantial portion of what you’ve paid for,” said Rachel Gibson of KCL’s Department of Nutritional Sciences.
Grains v salt & pepper: plant protein could bolster testosterone in later life – DPA
The hormone can be depleted in younger men, particularly among the overweight who eat processed food or those who suffer from stress.
Tackling gestational depression key to baby brain growth, trial shows – DPA
Mothers who had been treated "showed differences in the development of a brain region involved in emotion and memory,” the team said, associating such “brain differences” with “lower negative emotionality…
Scientists find more evidence linking TB vaccine to reduced dementia risk – DPA
Those administered the BCG jab “were less likely to show hallmark signs of the disease" such as memory loss.
Australian team pinpoints ‘severe’ depression type linked to body clock – DPA
“Depression is not a uniform illness and understanding the characteristics of different subtypes mean that we can give people earlier access to treatments that will be most effective for them,”…
Bingo! Medics link vibrant social life to slower cognitive decline – DPA
After looking at data for over 57,000 people in China, Europe and the U.S., the team assessed that those involved in “three or more activities” appeared to perform better cognitively…
Germ found in cheese can ease hay fever, according to Japanese scientists – DPA
Japan-based food scientists have come up with more proof that rhinitis symptoms can be eased by sustained eating of food containing Lacticaseibacillus paracasei KW3110, a bacterium found in some cheeses.
Too much junk food linked to ‘silent stroke’ by middle age – DPA/The Star
"The link between diet and brain health may be detectable before people experience noticeable problems with memory or thinking,” said PHRI’s Sonia Anand.
Medical marijuana failing to help against insomnia, tests show – DPA
Compared to patients who took a placebo, those given medical cannabis “were substantially more likely to experience mild adverse events, such as a dry mouth and dizziness,” the researchers warned.