By Jack McNamara, University of East London Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there are just some things you never forget how to do. And the reason for this phenomenon is thanks to something called “muscle memory”….
By Izzy Moore, Cardiff Metropolitan University and Gráinne Donnelly, Canterbury Christ Church University Returning to exercise after having a baby has many health benefits, including reducing symptoms of postpartum depression and improving fitness. But many women aren’t sure how to return to exercise safely after…
By Shyla Cadogan The human gut is integral to just about every part of the body, but especially our immune system when you consider that roughly 70 percent of it lies within the gut. In a surprising discovery, Harvard Medical researchers are demonstrating how gut…
By Sayer Ji While coconut oil has dragged itself out of the muck of vast misrepresentation over the past few years as a “deadly saturated fat,” it still does not get the full appreciation it truly deserves. Not just a “good” fat, coconut oil is…
By Neenah Payne Free Film: “Never Again Is Now Global” — Monday, January 30 at 7PM ET explains that the five-part documentary is by Holocaust survivor Vera Sharav, founder and president of The Alliance For Human Research Protection. The site says: “The last generation of…
By Claire Wicks, University of Essex and Susan McPherson, University of Essex Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside? While urban dwellers may benefit from more employment opportunities, better access to public services alongside cultural activities and entertainment, people who…
By John Anderer What’s better for your health? Movement or medication? New findings out of Australia show that staying in motion can do a world of good for mental health. Notably, study authors from the University of South Australia add that exercise appears to be…
By Neenah Payne Underestimated: The Autism Miracle discusses Del Bigtree’s May 2021 interview on The Highwire with JB Handley and his son Jamison who is autistic (“Non-Speaker”). Jamie has proven to be super smart and a whiz at calculus. His immediate goal is to go…
By Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University and Ian Walshe, Northumbria University, Newcastle When we think of what makes athletes great, few of us would think that sleep might play an important role. But many of the world’s best athletes say sleep is an essential part…
By GreenMedInfo Reseearch Group You may love a cup of warm green tea in the morning, but did you know it may also set you up for a calmer, less anxious mood throughout your day? Research shows your coffee substitute may be a mood-booster as…
By Study Finds Morning gym-goers reap more rewards and burn more calories, a new study explains. Through an experiment involving mice, researchers in Sweden say the animals have a higher metabolism if they exercise earlier in the day. Moreover, scientists add this is also the…
By Tyler Durden A staggering 30% of high school girls in the United States who were surveyed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they had “seriously considered attempting suicide” in 2021, up from (a still shocking) 19% in 2011. Panning back, almost…
By John Anderer When it comes to promoting a stronger memory at any age through diet, most doctors and nutritionists point patients and clients toward lots of berries, seafood, and leafy green vegetables. Now, however, fascinating new findings suggest that mushrooms can also benefit memory…
By Shyla Cadogan Currently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes of moderate to intense exercise weekly to maintain good health. If you’re breaking that down, it’s about 22 minutes a day! Now, a new study by Penn State College of…
By Study Finds A common chemical in personal hygiene products like soap and shampoo can raise a woman’s risk of developing diabetes by over 60 percent, new research reveals. Researchers from the University of Michigan say those with higher levels of phthalates in their urine…
By Study Finds Getting some sun — or just taking a vitamin D supplement — may lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes for the nearly 400 million adults at risk worldwide, according to a new study. A team from Tufts Medical Center says…
By Kajal Gokal, Loughborough University and Amanda Daley, Loughborough University You might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting many common types of cancer. But what many of us don’t realise is just how important physical activity is if you’ve been…
By Study Finds Just six minutes of strenuous exercise each day could stave off Alzheimer’s, according to new research. Researchers in New Zealand say short bursts of activity that work up a big sweat boost a protein essential for brain formation, learning, and memory. The…
By Sayer Ji Food is medicine. We know that already. But did you know it can also reverse your biological age and regenerate tissues in your body, therefore preventing you from needing to use medicine in the first place? Here are three common substances you…
By Ashley James – Environmental Health News Since the late 1960s research has shown that a plastic additive in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), leaches from medical devices and is toxic to multiple organs, especially for premature infants. Despite more than two decades of evidence, advocacy and…
