Drinking safely during the festive period
In the UK, the festive period accounts for the most cases of drinking to harmful levels, with binge drinking spiking on Christmas day and New...
Lifestyle
The Lifestyle section explores the everyday choices and habits that shape our physical and mental wellbeing. From balanced nutrition and effective exercise to mental health awareness and restorative routines, it brings together expert-led insight and practical advice designed to support healthier living. Whether encouraging sustainable behaviour change, nurturing resilience, or examining how modern trends influence our wellbeing, this category offers thoughtful, accessible content to help readers live more consciously and confidently.
Hand-eye coordination more sensitive to alcohol
Study finds blood alcohol levels much lower than the legal limit impair hand-eye coordination: In previous studies, eye movements and vision were only affected at...
Cycle helmets – Do they really save lives?
There is considerable debate surrounding the use of cycle helmets. Do they really provide vital protection? Do they just give cyclists a false sense of...
Things we know at the end of 2020 (part 1)
2020, what a year! Melbourne University researchers, Zena Cumpston, Professor Andrew Dawson, Professor Peter Doherty AC, and Professor Guay Lim discuss a year in review...
Home alone this Christmas?
Home alone for Christmas? Here's 6 ways to get through it: Millions of people are having to discard their Christmas plans and think again. The...
Junk food and sleep quality in teens
Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found. UQ School of Health and...
How to (sleigh) ride your emotions this Christmas
How to (sleigh) ride your emotions this Christmas: Santa knows if you’re naughty or nice, but not if you’re sad or stressed. For people feeling...
First aid at Christmas
First aid for Christmas from First Aid For Life: The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents and illnesses which can pose...
How hope can make you happier with your lot
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling – according to new research from the University of...
Obstructive sleep apnoea puts strain on the heart
Longer nocturnal respiratory events in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) cause higher immediate heart rate variability, and greater changes in beat-to-beat intervals are associated...
