Researchers find potential merit in targeting smoking-related memories for smoking cessation.
Healthy Living
Can blueberries boost the brain?
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice may improve brain activation in areas associated with cognitive function in healthy older adults.
From the mouth to the brain
A study finds an association between number of teeth and cognitive decline in older adults.
Something fishy about fish oil?
There’s been an almighty spat about fish oil capsules which started a number of years ago and has recently re-ignited.
Do healthy diets make for empty wallets?
In a series of related experiments researchers looked at the choices which drives a consumer to buy different foods and how these choices influence a consumers view of a foods healthiness.
What does a good diet really mean?
Australian research has found that focusing on your whole diet rather than obsessing on individual nutrients pays off in terms of obesity and blood pressure. The study scored the diets of 5,000 men and women.
The mysteries of fermenting milk
Research shows that Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), involved in the yoghurt making process, produce a range of small proteins that can benefit human health.
Will a text message a day keep the doctor away?
Researchers reviewed a range of messaging interventions to assess their efficacy in helping people to adhere to taking their medications.
Can one hour of exercise a day save your life?
New research looks into the importance of exercise everyday for people who spend long hours driving or sitting at the computer, with surprising results.
Can a good night sleep prevent obesity in kids?
A recent study suggests preschool children who regularly get to bed before 8pm at night may stand a better chance of staying lean as teenagers.
