Health

If you’ve noticed it’s a bit trickier to build strength and muscle as you get older, don’t panic. It doesn’t mean you’ve let yourself go or your fitness has flown out the window. Our bodies naturally change with age, from lower muscle mass and slower metabolism to dips in testosterone. But that is no reason to give up on exercise …

We’re learning more and more about how parts of our bodies are linked and working together – and now a new study reveals connections between gut bacteria and the risk of insomnia. The research, from scientists in China and the US, suggests that being unable to sleep at night could be at least partly down to the mix of microbes …

Officials with the World Health Organization are alerting the public to a potential revival of epidemic proportions. New reports show the chikungunya virus is spreading outside of its typical distribution, according to Reuters. What’s happening? Chikungunya is a virus that was first identified in the United Republic of Tanzania in 1952. Since then, it’s emerged across Africa and Asia, particularly …

Eating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or body size. Yet the myth that eating disorders are “diseases of affluence” persists, and can mean those from wealthier backgrounds are more likely to receive a diagnosis and be able to access treatment. In fact, people who experience socioeconomic disadvantage may be more at risk of …

Weight loss continues to dominate public discourse – often framed as a matter of personal responsibility. But after nearly 15 years working in and around health and nutrition research, I’ve seen how weight is treated differently from almost every other health issue. People are routinely blamed for their body size, even though robust evidence shows that weight is shaped by …

Getty Images for Unsplash + A patient’s of smell could be restored using radio waves without having to undergo surgery, according to new research. Worldwide, there are actually very few effective treatments for those who have lost their sense of smell, perhaps from a brain injury. Treatments that do exist often use strong ‘scentas’ or medicines that can cause discomfort …

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A YOUNG law graduate has tragically died after suffering a severe allergic reaction following a CT scan. Leticia Paul, 22, was undergoing a routine check-up for kidney stones when she reacted to a special dye used in scans. 3 Leticia Paul passed away during a medical checkupCredit: Jam Press 3 The young law graduate reportedly went into anaphylactic shock after …

Knowing what to eat and drink when trying to lose weight can be confusing. Drinks that you might think are “off-limits” can absolutely fit into a weight loss plan. Dairy milk, soy milk and 100% pomegranate juice are a few drinks that can fit into your plan. Figuring out the best beverages for weight loss can be exhausting. With the …

While low-carb diets are all the rage today, they can be traced back to one man who is said to have birthed the stripped back way of eating.  William Banting, who was a funeral director living in London during the mid-19th century, claimed to have lost 52 pounds and more than 13 inches from his waist in one year by adhering …