By Study Finds Poor sleep could put you at greater risk for irreversible vision loss due to glaucoma, a new study warns. Researchers in China say too much or too little shuteye, experiencing daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and snoring can all increase the risk of developing…
By Study Finds In perhaps the most “tweet-worthy” news of the day, research shows that being around birds make people happier and boosts mental well-being. Scientists at King’s College London say that seeing or hearing birds provides feeling uplift that last for up to eight…
By Study Finds A majority of bird species in the United States are rapidly declining, according to the 2022 U.S. State of the Birds report. Interestingly, however, decades of wetland and hunting conservation efforts have allowed one population — waterfowl — to grow throughout North…
By Study Finds Pumping iron can almost halve an older person’s risk of a premature death, according to new research. Muscle strengthening workouts protect against almost every life-threatening illness, study authors from the National Cancer Institute say. Lifting weights makes the body leaner and can…
By Study Finds Being unhappy or experiencing loneliness accelerates the aging process more than smoking, according to new research. An international team says unhappiness damages the body’s biological clock, increasing the risk for Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and other illnesses. The team reports that they…
By Study Finds If you’re worried about developing diabetes, drinking tea throughout the day may help. New research shows that people who consume at least four mugs a day are 17 percent less likely to develop the disease. Scientists from Wuhan University in China say…
By Study Finds Air pollution hits women harder than men, according to a new study. Researchers say diesel exhaust fumes change components of blood affected by inflammation and infection — but these changes were greater among women. Scientists at the University of Manitoba say levels of…
By Study Finds Exercising more and sitting down less can lower the risk of women developing breast cancer, according to a new study. Observational studies have already shown a link between sedentary behavior and breast cancer risk but have not provided proof of what causes…
By Study Finds Drinking tea reduces the risk of dying young, according to a new study. Study author Dr. Maki Inoue-Choi and a team from the U.S. National Cancer Institute have found that drinking two or more cups of black tea a day is better…
By Study Finds Middle-aged vegetarian women are more likely to suffer a hip fracture compared to regular meat eaters, new research reveals. Using hospital records, the study found that vegetarians had a 33 percent higher risk compared to people who ate meat at least five…
By Study Finds Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis slashes the risk of heart disease and stroke. Unfortunately, few people are actually getting this, according to a new study. Researchers in France found that a staggering 90 percent of people are generally poor…
By Study Finds The pain could finally be taken out of those tricky furniture shipments that arrive flat and require you to decipher poorly-written assembly instructions. That’s because scientists are developing innovative chairs and tables that assemble themselves after being removed from their packaging. This…
By Study Finds Modern pesticides are leaving bees’ brains “buzzed” warns new research. They damage the vital pollinators’ brains so that they can’t walk in a straight line, say scientists. Exposure to neonicotinoids, the worlds’ most commonly used insecticide, and new generation sulfoximine harms coordination. It’s similar…
By Study Finds Older people can stave off Alzheimer’s disease with a daily 15-minute walk or other physical activities, according to new research. Researchers in Germany say moderate physical activity boosts all areas of the brain, especially those involved in memory. Staying active also benefits…
By Study Finds Love grapes? You’ll love this study then. Snacking on grapes could potentially add up to five years to your life, research suggests. Scientists behind the study at Western New England University describe the results as “astonishing.” Grapes are rich in chemicals that…
By Study Finds Loneliness increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by almost a third, according to new research. Socially isolated individuals are about 30 percent more likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack — death from either. Scientists at the University of California, San Diego…
By Study Finds When it comes to bone health, a new study finds people on a plant-based diet should grab the dumbbells. Researchers in Austria have found that lifting weights is the best form of exercise for vegans – trumping cycling and swimming. The team…
By Study Finds Eating more potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocados, and salmon could protect older women against a heart attack or stroke, a new study reveals. Specifically, researchers say potassium is an essential mineral that lowers blood pressure, especially among people who consume too much…
By Study Finds It’s no secret that drinking tea is good for you. Could it possibly be the healthiest drink in the world? Tea has been an integral part of traditional medicine for thousands of years and is revered as a cure-all in many Asian…
By Study Finds Taking high-dose vitamin B6 supplements may help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, a new study reveals. Researchers from the University of Reading in England report that young adults taking a dose 50 times the recommended daily dose reported feeling less anxious…
