LONDON, April 22, 2026 (AP) — Opponents of smoking got a breath of fresh air as Parliament passed a bill that will put cigarettes out of reach for future generations. “The end of smoking, and the devastating harm it causes, is no
Your heart may be older than you are, according to new research. A study from Northwestern Medicine found that most adults have a “heart age” that is several years older than their chronological age. The gap is wider among men than women,
It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to initial results released Monday from a rigorous U.S. study of lifestyle changes in seniors at
London, Jul 29 (The Conversation) You need fibre. That much is true. But in the world of online health trends, what started out as sound dietary advice has spiralled into “fibremaxxing” – a push to consume eye-watering amounts in the name of
Rockhampton, Jul 24 (The Conversation) We’re constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don’t need to hear it again – not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, heart and