Eccentric exercises such as chair squats, heel drops, and wall push‑ups can build muscle strength and size with less energy, without painful or exhausting workouts, and have been shown to deliver meaningful health improvements in as little as 5 minutes/day

As little as five minutes a day of eccentric exercise could offer significant health benefits to those living a stagnant lifestyle, researchers found

New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD)

Australian researchers find novel and significant genetic link between Alzheimer's disease and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders and lipid classes

Nature at risk in the hunt for the perfect selfie

Zinc-air batteries as an alternative to lithium-ion: study

Study suggests that at least 3 days a week are necessary for the one 3 second muscle contraction to be effective for increasing muscle strength

Thanks to artificial intelligence, we will soon be able to predict our risk of developing some serious health conditions later in life

Even a single bout of exercise can produce anti-cancer proteins called myokines, which can significantly suppress tumour growth

Less gym time, same results: Why ‘lowering’ weights is all you need to do

World-first study has confirmed the link between Alzheimer’s Disease and gut health, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments

People battling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results

Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength

Study: Drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease

Post-exercise blood suppressed the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research

One cup of leafy green vegetables a day lowers risk of heart disease. Researchers examined over 50,000 people over a 23-year period

Research has found that despite having the best intentions, most people give up on their New Year resolutions within the first month

Helicopter parents should step back and watch, study recommends

Research review finds no evidence of a link between the consumption of whole-fat dairy products and weight gain, high cholesterol or high blood pressure in children.

Study finds coastal vegetated ecosystems (seagrass, mangroves and salt marshes) in Australia are absorbing 20 million of tonnes of CO2 each year, mitigating climate change, but damage to the same ecosystems is releasing millions of tonnes back into the atmosphere.

Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers

Much like kids, ghost crabs will always pick fish fingers over vegetables.

Paleo diet linked to heart disease biomarker

Not always reaching your potential is okay, but overthinking it is a problem, suggests a new study, that found it’s not failing to make progress toward our ‘ideal-self’ that is problematic but rather the tendency to focus on it in a negative way