Category: Health

Nothing quite beats riding a wave for the first time. And our research suggests you don’t have to be a pro to benefit from the power of the sea. We have found that surfing can help people with brain injuries live more engaged and meaningful lives. In addition to physical impairments, acquired brain injury can […]

Most articles about diets tend to focus on women. This time, however, the focus is on a particularly extreme diet and the men that adhere to it. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen, and even UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are all fighting against being middle-aged thanks to a one-meal-a-day fasting diet.  But how safe […]

According to data from the most recent census, there was an almost 15% rise in the number of non-dependent adult children living at home with their parents in England and Wales between 2011 and 2021. If we look at young adults aged in their 20s and 30s, on average nearly one in four live at […]

Abdominal pain in kids is one of the most common reasons for going to the emergency room. But how can one tell if the pain is from an infection and will pass, or if it’s being caused by something more serious like a chronic disease or a less common condition? Many things can cause abdominal […]

The perception of time is a psychological phenomenon, meaning external factors can modify the way we experience it. For example, time may seem to fly by when we’re in good company, whereas if we’re somewhere we don’t want to be, it may appear to slow. The COVID pandemic was a source of psychological stress globally, […]

The Knesset Health Committee on Monday demanded that the Health Ministry establish a “national treatment plan” for dealing with the growing number of eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia and others – among girls, teenagers and even adults of both genders. The well-publicized death two weeks ago of 35-year-old former model Karin Bauman – the daughter […]

Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a staple of the traditional medicine practice of Ayurveda, used to treat a variety of conditions from arthritis to wind. Even today turmeric remains a popular health supplement. There are plenty of articles and social media […]

A number of zombie viruses have been pulled out from the permafrost by scientists, giving insight into what secrets may lie hidden beneath the ice. Permafrost is an area of ground where everything, including a host of organic matter, has been perpetually frozen for millions of years. This cold terrain constitutes roughly a quarter of […]

For some people, going for a run can trigger what’s known as a “runner’s high”, a short-lasting feeling of euphoria or relaxation. But for others, running can trigger something far less pleasant: a headache. Exercise or exertion headaches were first described by researchers in 1968. They occur during or after a period of intense, strenuous […]

You have probably heard that it’s important to lay a baby on its stomach, but do you know why? When does this start, and what does this have to do with symmetry? We turned to Netta Bacher, a baby developmental guide and sleep coach, and she explained to us why it’s so important and ways […]