Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across theclaimthat your grip strength—or how firmly you can sq

Updated on: June 23,2026

Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across theclaimthat your grip strength—or how firmly you can sq

Updated on:June 23,2026

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Dietitians explain

by Lauren Ball, Emily Burch,The ConversationEaster chocolate is all over supermarket shelves. Some people reach straight for milk chocolate eggs while others pause at the darker varieties, assuming th

Updated on: June 06,2026

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Dietitians explain

by Lauren Ball, Emily Burch,The ConversationEaster chocolate is all over supermarket shelves. Some people reach straight for milk chocolate eggs while others pause at the darker varieties, assuming th

Updated on:June 06,2026

Food fortification already prevents 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, but we could triple its impact

by Harrison Tasoff,University of California - Santa BarbaraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFortifying staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals is a cheap and effective way to ensure that peo

Updated on: June 05,2026

Food fortification already prevents 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, but we could triple its impact

by Harrison Tasoff,University of California - Santa BarbaraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFortifying staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals is a cheap and effective way to ensure that peo

Updated on:June 05,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on: May 31,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on:May 31,2026

UK government recommends maximum two hours of screen time for younger children: What the evidence says

by Olga Fotakopoulou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew UK government guidance recommends that screen time for children under two should be avoided, except for shared activities suc

Updated on: May 30,2026

UK government recommends maximum two hours of screen time for younger children: What the evidence says

by Olga Fotakopoulou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew UK government guidance recommends that screen time for children under two should be avoided, except for shared activities suc

Updated on:May 30,2026

UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time

The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.The guidance comes amid a wider glob

Updated on: May 28,2026

UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time

The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.The guidance comes amid a wider glob

Updated on:May 28,2026

Research links travel to improved heart health, reduced stress and higher productivity

by Valeria Kolster,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Quang Nguyen Vinh/PexelsTraveling isn't just good for the soul—it might also make you healthier and more productive, according to research from T

Updated on: May 26,2026

Research links travel to improved heart health, reduced stress and higher productivity

by Valeria Kolster,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Quang Nguyen Vinh/PexelsTraveling isn't just good for the soul—it might also make you healthier and more productive, according to research from T

Updated on:May 26,2026

Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution alerts issued by authorities in China's cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study reveals.

Updated on: May 26,2026

Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution alerts issued by authorities in China's cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study reveals.

Updated on:May 26,2026

Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

byUniversity of StirlingCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsSecond-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country's landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, ne

Updated on: May 23,2026

Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

byUniversity of StirlingCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsSecond-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country's landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, ne

Updated on:May 23,2026

Teens who sleep past 8 a.m. eat more and move less, study suggests

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen people think about ways to improve cardiovascular health, diet and exercise are often at the top of the list. But lo

Updated on: May 23,2026

Teens who sleep past 8 a.m. eat more and move less, study suggests

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen people think about ways to improve cardiovascular health, diet and exercise are often at the top of the list. But lo

Updated on:May 23,2026