People interacting with social robots disclosed more about themselves over time and reported feeling less lonely, according to a new study. The research – led by the University of Glasgow and published in the International Journal of Social Robotics – also found that interacting with a social robot improved people’s moods over time, suggesting social […]
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Celebrating Sober New Year’s Eve: A Guide to Fun and Meaningful Festivities: As we quickly approach the end of this year, you may be embarking on a journey to celebrate a sober New Year’s Eve. The decision to stay sober during this festive time can be empowering and contribute to a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. […]
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Minimal Physical Activity Beneficial in Late-Stage Lung Cancer: Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity could be linked with prolonged life in people living with inoperable forms of the disease. The team from […]
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Diabetes & Metabolism: Plant-Based Diet Cuts Diabetes Risk by 24%: At least 75 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role in this. With limitations – as demonstrated in a study led by Tilman Kühn from MedUni […]
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“Winter Flowers Week” opened by Her Majesty The Queen (Camilla), at The Garden Museum, in London, celebrating beautiful seasonal flowers and foliage through sustainable immersive floral festive installations. Although you might usually associate flowers with summer, think again! This week Her Majesty The Queen opened “Winter Flowers Week,” a celebration of seasonal flowers and foliage […]
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Garden Health and Safety Tips: Did you know that aside from being a hobby, gardening can be a great way to enjoy your outdoor time? Well, there are myriads of ways that you can enjoy your outdoors. Thanks to contemporary society and the 21st century way of living, many most people have little or no […]
Being overweight hampers immune response to SARS-CoV-2: University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body’s antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination. Research lead, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences PhD candidate Marcus Tong, said the findings build on the team’s existing research on how COVID-19 […]
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Breakthrough in PTSD treatment ‘The Rewind Technique’ gives renewed hope of providing early closure for sufferers. PTSD sufferers have been given fresh hope after a revolutionary PTSD treatment “The Rewind Technique” achieved a significant milestone with the completion and publication of its inaugural Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). The trial indicated that treatment sessions could be […]
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Brushing for brain health: Recent research shows that how you brush your teeth could be linked to conditions such as dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Dr Mafalda Queiroz, Principal Dentist at the York Dental Suite and Susan Saunders, Goldster Health Coach discuss the findings. It is now thought that something as simple and prosaic […]
Essential first aid for parents: 3 ways to save your baby’s life – Any first-time parent knows there is nothing quite as overwhelming as being in charge of a new and vulnerable life. It’s easy to see why new parents can feel daunted when you factor in hormones, sleep deprivation, the newfound responsibility and desire […]