Health

Naturally occurring compounds in orange juice regulated genes involved in the control of cardiovascular and blood vessel function, according to a new clinical trial. Researchers found that men who drank 330 ml of 100% orange juice each day for six weeks absorbed citrus bioactives, including hesperidin, and showed changes in …

Remote workdays added about 44 minutes of sitting and cut nearly an hour of light-to-vigorous physical activity, according to a new study of 97 hybrid workers. Researchers tracked the same people on both office and remote days using thigh-worn sensors, finding that standing and cycling were the first activities to …

Forgetting where you left your keys, struggling to recall a name or walking into a room and forgetting why you went there can happen to anyone. However, emerging research suggests that regular consumption of nutrient-rich food combinations, including leafy greens with eggs, berries with nuts, and fish with vegetables and …

Healthy aging depends on simple, consistent lifestyle habits rather than expensive anti-aging trends or biohacking tools. A survey of 63 health experts found that the most important strategies include eating a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, staying physically active, getting restorative sleep, maintaining regular social connections and finding purpose in daily life. …

A new research by a team at Binghamton University reveals why memory shifts as we age – and that shift happens earlier in life than most people think, potentially at middle age. “This is one of a growing list of studies highlighting that the period of middle age is really …

As back-to-school shopping gets underway, experts warn that overloaded backpacks can strain children’s bodies. Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by books, digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. It’s good to be prepared, but children who walk to …

Here are five reasons your multiple alarms may be leaving you more tired. Repeatedly hitting the snooze button or setting multiple alarms may leave you feeling more tired instead of refreshed. Sleep experts say that each alarm interrupts the natural sleep cycle, preventing the brain from completing important stages of …

Why does using a phone late at night prevent the brain from shutting down? It usually begins with “only five minutes.” An innocent Instagram scroll, another clip, some chatting, or a quick email review can quickly turn into an hour or more. The phone is often the last thing many …

A short workout or a nap can help protect memory after a sleepless night, a McGill University-led study has found. Researchers found people who either completed 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise or took a 90-minute nap performed about 22 per cent better on memory tests after 30 hours without sleep …

Health reports indicate that the choice between tea and coffee depends on a woman’s individual health needs. Tea may offer potential benefits for bone health, while coffee can help improve alertness and focus. Both beverages may reduce iron absorption when consumed with meals, so it is advisable to avoid drinking …