Hands off our Frosties! I grew up on Coco Pops and renewed calls for a sugar tax on popular cereals will only worsen the REAL cause of childhood obesity – poverty – writes EVE SIMMONS Throughout my childhood, my mornings began with a bowl of cereal. My older brother Sam would opt for Frosties. But […]
A lack of confidence in our abilities on a given task or activity seems to stem from overestimating the abilities of others, according to a University of Alberta study. The finding could offer leaders insights into how to counter self-doubt in the face of a difficult task. Previous research has shown that for many tasks […]
Cost and lack of time are among the reasons parents don’t enroll their kids in swimming lessons, a new survey finds. “Swimming is one of the most important life-saving skills that children and adults should master. Whether for fun or for exercise, swimming will serve them well for the rest of their lives, and it’s […]
People with learning disabilities continue to die prematurely—and although there are some early signs of improvements, there are still considerable differences compared to the general population, according to a new report published today. The latest annual report from the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) program compares data from the deaths of 9,110 people who died […]
Why looking at a spider makes your skin crawl but looking at a bowl of ice cream makes your mouth water… understanding how mirror neurons work is helping doctors treat strokes As you watch a film, the star teeters on the edge of a rooftop and your legs start to tremble, even though you’re in […]
University of Otago research into what helps and hinders people with type 2 diabetes correctly taking, and continuing to take, metformin, features in New Zealand Medical Journal. Metformin is the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes; a previous Otago study examined national pharmaceutical dispensing data and found that metformin adherence (taking it as prescribed) and […]
There is no harm in sharing a piece of gum, a pack of potato chips, your laptop, or even your clothes with friends and family. But you must never share your earphones with anyone, even if it’s your own child. The truth is, simply cleaning the earwax off your earphones after receiving them back from […]
DR PHILIPPA KAYE: Why are so many patients left for DECADES on heartburn tablets that raise the risk of brittle bones? Heartburn is a horrible problem. It’s a bit like back pain – if you are lucky enough not to suffer with it, then it can seem trivial. But when it hits you, oh boy […]
As far as the three pillars of health go – exercise, diet and sleep – it’s the last one that often gets neglected. Health authorities recommend getting seven to nine hours a night to support everything from our mood and productivity to our weight and immune system. To protect your brain and help reduce your […]
In the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease, neurons degenerate and die, slowly eliminating memories and cognitive skills. However, not all neurons are impacted equally. Some types of neurons in certain brain regions are more susceptible, and even among those subtypes—mysteriously—some perish and some do not. Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have uncovered molecular clues […]
