Modern space exploration mostly relies on shipments from Earth, but these rarely include fresh fruits or vegetables. Having reliable sources of fresh food—rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre—could help keep astronauts healthy on long missions.
Ever wonder why you still feel tired, irritable, or unable to concentrate, even after a full night’s sleep? Studies suggest the culprit could be your night-time exposure to artificial light—from smartphones, tablets, computers, and LED lights.
For a long time, scientists believed this was how fish rested. Surprisingly, research reveals that this seemingly effortless behaviour actually uses almost twice as much energy as genuine rest.
People who are not exposed to (commonly reversible) risk factors like diabetes or smoking show comparable brain health to individuals aged ten to twenty years younger.
Many questions are floating around regarding stress: Does stress make you age quicker? Can it cause an early death? Can it make your hair turn grey? - This article explains what stress is and what happens when you experience too much of it.
According to recent research, an easy and straightforward basic heart health test is more accessible than you would think; all you need is a few flights of stairs!
This article will explain the effects of cold temperatures on the human body and why it can be a good idea to turn down the heat in your house a little.
For many people, it is incredibly hard to quick smoking. French scientists have looked into the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation to see if it can help in the fight against smoking addiction
A new Dutch research project aims to achieve 'appropriate, warm, and smart care technology' for people with dementia with the help of artificial intelligence.
Research shows that many would like to take steps to improve their sleep, but that in the end, not much comes of it. This article provides you with some simple tips to improve sleep quality.
Researchers took a renewed look at the body size of the famed Megalodon and discovered that the famed shark grew much larger in colder waters following the so-called Bergmann's rule.
A large body of research shows that older people who keep exercising at old age have a much better immune system than their less active peers. In some cases, certain parts of their immune system can even resemble that of a 20-year-old.
In the supermarket, we can choose between fresh, frozen, canned, or jarred vegetables. Is there a difference in nutritional value between these types? And if so, which is the best?
In Western nations, it's common to believe that we should slow down, do less, and retire as we become older. A group of Harvard biochemical researchers and biologists decided to put this idea to the test
