Wellness and Healthy Living
The latest research and innovations in healthy living and body optimization. Here we focus on practical solutions, cutting-edge research and lifestyle changes that can help you live a longer, healthier, happier and balanced life – including diet and nutrition, exercise and fitness, sleep, and information on aging well.
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In a new study from the University of Oregon, scientists turned up the temperature to see which type of passive heat therapy packs the most health punch – hot baths, traditional saunas, or those fancy far-infrared saunas. -
The first aceclidine-based eye drop to improve near vision in adults with age-related presbyopia, which affects more than 100 million adults in the US alone, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and will be on sale by November. -
From raw eggs at the crack of dawn to whey shakes after workouts – there's a whole lot of advice about the best way to optimize your muscle growth. Has new research settled the debate once and for all, or will it spark even more?
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November 02, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study of exceptionally long-lived Rottweilers revealed that keeping their testes longer may help them age more gracefully, offering fresh clues for how hormones shape frailty and resilience in both dogs and humans. -
October 30, 2025 | Paul McClureEven brief, friendly interactions can lift the emotional weight of dementia caregiving, with new research showing that connections, especially casual ones, offer powerful protection against loneliness and isolation. -
October 30, 2025 | Paul McClureThe humble henna plant, famed for its vibrant dye, could hold the key to healing scarred livers. In a new study, researchers have found that its active compound, lawsone, may stop and even reverse liver fibrosis. -
October 29, 2025 | Michael FrancoSitting has often been referred to as the new smoking thanks to its negative health benefits. For the first time ever, according to researchers in England, the flavanols in cocoa have been found to block its detrimental effects on blood vessels. -
October 29, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA surprising trigger for hair regrowth may lie in the body’s fat cells. Researchers have shown that mild skin irritation can trigger fat cells to go into panic mode, sending signals to dormant follicles that can fuel new hair growth within weeks. -
October 27, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThere's growing evidence that a Mediterranean diet can provide relief from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, offering people more variety, nutrients and easier adherence than the current restrictive frontline approach to manage the condition. -
October 26, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, scientists have used evidence-based research to rewrite the advice on what to consume to relieve constipation, doing away with the broad "high-fiber diet" mantra. And one food in particular stands out as being most effective. -
October 25, 2025 | Paul McClureA humble kitchen spice could pack a powerful antiviral punch. Researchers have found that compounds in cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s virus-detecting systems, potentially paving the way for natural cold and flu treatments. -
October 24, 2025 | Paul McClurePickleball’s boom has brought an unexpected side effect: a surge in serious eye injuries. A new study has revealed a sharp rise in pickleball-related eye trauma, promoting calls for protective eyewear standards. -
October 24, 2025 | Michael FrancoAfter examining 13 million hours of light exposure data, researchers found that experiencing bright light during the dark hours can significantly increase the risk of heart failure and heart attack. The effect was most notable in younger adults. -
October 24, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor years, millions of people have sworn that gluten makes them ill – even if they've returned negative results when tested for coeliac disease. Now, researchers have found that it's far more complicated, and gluten itself may not be the culprit. -
October 23, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA 13-year-old boy was admitted to hospital after four days of abdominal pain – when he then admitted to doctors that he'd swallowed 80-100 small high-powered magnets. It's the latest in a trend that's more serious that what it may first appear to be. -
October 22, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWhen choosing a protein powder, we want it to be low in sugar and carbs, and to taste good enough. We don't think that it might also be packed with dangerously high levels of lead – which, a new study finds, is exactly what is in many popular brands. -
October 20, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes produce serotonin that protects against inflammation and damage. -
October 17, 2025 | Paul McClureA one-week, clinician-supported online therapy program significantly reduced anxiety and improved daily functioning for adults with social anxiety disorder, according to a new study. It’s a promising step toward more flexible, accessible treatments.
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