Sometimes we say we feel “stuck in a rut”. It’s certainly a saying that triggers the imagination, but how much is there to it? Many of us fall into the…
Category: Lifestyle
Gut microbiome link to deadly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Research led by the Centenary Institute, the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Queensland has shown for the first time a link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),…
Wearable imaging cap provides a window into babies’ brains
A team led by UCL researchers has demonstrated a new form of wearable, baby-friendly brain mapping technology that has important implications for understanding developmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder…
Public say no to supplement-enriched ‘hybrid meats’
Consumers say that they may buy "hybrid meat" products that combine meat and other ingredients, but only if they include whole plant-based foods such as onions, according to new research.…
Study reveals the multiple benefits of physical exercise for people with lupus
A group of researchers, including personnel from the University of Granada (UGR), has recently presented the results of a study into patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a systemic autoimmune…
Stereotypes prejudice our musical tastes
Music prompts strong emotional responses. But it turns out it's not just the sound, or even the lyrics, that control the emotions we experience. Music researchers, Professor Emery Schubert at…
Incretin hormone levels linked to arteriosclerosis
Diabetes is currently treated using incretin hormones to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other medical issues that the illness can trigger. Now researchers from Lund University in Sweden…
College-age kids are drinking less alcohol – but smoking more marijuana
Young adults aren't drinking as much as they used to. In fact, more than a quarter don't drink alcohol at all, recent surveys show. It's good news for health. But…