Human endurance is capped at 2.5 times resting metabolic rate, study finds
The human mind and body are capable of great things, but even the best can hit a wall, new research suggests. In endurance challenges such as the Ironman triathlon or…
Lifestyle
Act now to beat dementia: NHS boss tells Daily Express how Britons must change lifestyles
THE NHS today calls on Britons to make eight simple lifestyle changes to cut their risk of developing dementia. As the population ages, the number of people living with the…
The NEW food rules every woman should follow, by Britain’s Super Nutritionists
Forget five-a-day and eating your greens — mastering the complex art of nutrition is the new buzzword in wellbeing. The right diet now promises to deliver everything from better skin…
Good blood pressure, blood sugar levels can prevent ‘heart block’
Keeping blood pressure and blood sugar levels under control might prevent a common heart rhythm disorder called “heart block.” That’s the finding from a new study analyzing data on more…
Diet for high blood pressure may also reduce heart failure risk
The DASH diet’s mission is to fight high blood pressure. But a new study suggests that the eating plan may also significantly lower the risk of heart failure in people…
Artificial wombs could soon be a reality. What will this mean for women?
Technology is well on the way to realising ectogenesis, improving premature baby survival and increasing fertility options. But it also has other, more frightening, implications. We are approaching a biotechnological…
Fruit juice may increase death risk as much as sugary drinks
Most folks know that sugary drinks aren’t healthy, but a new study finds fruit juices are not much better. In fact, consuming them regularly may help shorten your life, researchers…
Attraction to smell of coffee may help addiction treatment
bc-US-coffee-addiction Java junkies can sniff out even tiny amounts of coffee, and the more they drink, the better they can smell it, British researchers say. It’s a discovery with powerful…
Antibiotic therapy slows Alzheimer’s disease in male mice
Altering the development of a certain gut bacteria may curb the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a study says. A long-term antibiotic treatment limited the growth of amyloid plaques in the…
WHO: 34,000 infected with measles in Europe
More than 34,000 people in Europe have been infected with measles during the first two months of this year and the outbreak will persist if authorities don’t implement measures to…
