This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?

Undergoing cataract surgery when it’s not necessary? Some do it to improve their eyesight, but it’s not without risk

Eating leafy greens could be better for oral health than using mouthwash

Dietary fibre affects more than your colon: How the immune system, brain and overall health benefit too

Treatment can do more harm than good for prostate cancer ? why active surveillance may be a better option for some

What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s

What is frostbite, what are the signs and how should we treat it?  Identifying the early symptoms of cold injury could help to prevent frostbite.

Caffeine: here’s how quitting can benefit your health..

Our ‘food environments’ affect what we eat. Here’s how you can change yours to support healthier eating

We need a steady source of fuel for our bodies to run efficiently. Simple carbohydrates (sugars, starches, and grains) burn quickly and don’t last. They also cause spikes in insulin.

Every day I get emails pointing out some new scientific research data on the damage to human health caused by electromagnetic radiation.

In the United States, we're facing a mental health crisis unlike any before. It's a wave of depression, anxiety, and a host of other psychological burdens crashing over our collective well-being.

According to the 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health, approximately 21% of U.S. adults have experienced mental illness, with this burden being slightly higher in states like Washington.

The curious link between animal hibernation and ageing – and what humans could learn from it

Why focusing on COVID deaths undercounts the health harms of the pandemic – new research

Fascia: the most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

You can’t reverse the ageing process but these 5 things can help you live longer

Resistance exercise is far from futile: The unheralded benefits of weight training

Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong – but they may also have other benefits to your health

Hate salad or veggies? Just keep eating them. Here’s how our tastebuds adapt to what we eat

Summer means salads. And salads are even more delicious with a good dressing.

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

 it’s important to understand the impact of stress and, more importantly, how to reduce the effects of stress to keep your immune system strong and healthy.