Is sleep apnea linked to depression and anxiety?
People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea may be more likely to develop depression and anxiety.
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Consistent sleep helps to boost grades
Having a good night’s sleep the night before an exam doesn’t predict success, but if you rest consistently in the weeks or months beforehand, you may do better.
Latest Health News SleepThe importance of contact lens hygiene
Bad contact lens hygiene can cause a nasty infection, as one person found out!
Eye Health Latest Health NewsSurgeon behaviour affects patient outcome
Surgeons who are unprofessional towards their colleagues have patients who experience more complications post-surgery.
Latest Health NewsMixing multiple medications common in older Australians
Rates of polypharmacy are going up in people over the age of 70, and pose risks to their health if not carefully monitored.
Latest Health News Seniors' HealthResearchers analyse trials on Vitamin D and heart health
A huge analysis of vitamin D supplementation shows that taking Vitamin D supplements aren't linked to reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsSocial media influences attitudes towards cosmetic surgery
If you use Instagram or Snapchat, you’re likely to have a more positive attitude to cosmetic surgery procedures.
Latest Health News Mental HealthMelatonin use common in children, linked to sleep troubles
Melatonin use among children in the Netherlands was higher than expected, when the safety of the supplement is mostly unknown.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsVideo Game Addiction Can be Treated with Psychotherapy
Video gaming has to have a serious and ongoing impact to be considered a disorder. So how do you treat something like video game addiction? Researchers looked at cognitive behavioural therapy intervention to see if it was effective in reducing rates of video game addiction.
Addictions Latest Health NewsE-cigarettes may help smokers to quit
A large analysis suggests smokers who vape are more likely to quit cigarettes over time.
Latest Health News Quit smokingExercise is the drug you need for your brain
There have been many studies linking exercise with benefits for the brain but no-one’s been too sure about whether that’s the exercise itself or from a general increase in heart health.
Exercise & Fitness Latest Health NewsHow well can computers detect skin cancer?
Computer software has advanced in leaps and bounds when it comes to detecting melanoma, but is it better than a skin specialist?
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsTraining the brain to eat less sugar
Computer-based ‘brain training’ programs are all the rage at the moment. Now that same technology has been applied to nutrition to help people eat less sugar
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightGetting back to fresh fruit
A systematic review puts to bed any health concerns about fruit, finding that whole fresh fruit does not contribute to weight gain.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightNuts that reduce high blood pressure
The research is in, eating walnuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat has been found to lower blood pressure in people at risk of heart disease.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsCan peppermint improve athletic performance?
The latest research in this area suggests that peppermint extract helps athletes perform in the heat.
Exercise & Fitness Latest Health NewsFalling pregnant again after still birth
Waiting a short time to conceive again after a stillbirth isn’t harmful for mother or baby, a new study finds.
Babies & Pregnancy Latest Health NewsWill a sugar-tax decrease our sugar consumption?
Research looks at whether tweaks to your environment ultimately reduce sugary drink consumption.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsCertain drugs increase risk of dementia
The anticholinergic class of drugs, commonly prescribed to older people, may be linked to an increased risk of dementia when used often and in a strong formulation.
Latest Health News Mental HealthAre dog owners more physically active?
The research is in! Having a canine companion improves your health, fitness and can even lead to a longer life.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsIs life purpose linked to mortality?
Could volunteering, wellbeing therapy and meditation increase your life span? This study says I can.
Latest Health News Seniors' HealthIs sexting healthy or harmful?
There were a number of interesting findings in a recent analysis of 'sexting' and shows that more work needs to be done to educate young people about the benefits and risks of being a digital citizen in the 21st century.
Latest Health News Mental HealthMental health issues and the body
Why do people who have persistent mental health issues have – on average – a life expectancy that’s around 15 years less than people who don’t have these issues.
Latest Health News Mental HealthDoes childhood behaviour predict future income?
A study of over 2000 people looked to see if the way a child behaved at school shaped the rest of their life. These are the results.
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