Wellness

Sleep deprivation is so common around the world that it’s often shrugged off, making people "comfortable" with functioning on minimal sleep. According to the South African Society of Sleep Medicine, about 30 to 40% of South African adults suffer from insomnia. A…

With the flu and other viruses circulating, the majority of people have hand sanitizer close by. In a study published in mSphere, researchers say ethanol — the active ingredient in both liquid and wipe hand sanitizers — can fall short when trying to kill…

Participation in organized sport during childhood and adolescence is associated with bone mass at 20 years of age, according to a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study. In the study that followed 984 children into young adulthood, males who were consistent sport participators…

In recent years, diet trends such as intermittent fasting have popularized the practice of delayed or restricted eating for many individuals looking to manage caloric intake. Still, many people open to restructuring their schedules have the same question: When is the right…

If you’re worried about gaining weight, exercise may help – and not just by burning calories. Exercise may strengthen the brain’s ability to resist high-calorie foods such as potato chips and chocolate bars in favour of more healthful options. It’s an idea…

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Sleep apnea affects 6.4% of Canadians including men, women and children. It has personal, social and economic impacts that affect the Canadian healthcare system. There are three…

The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of chips or bowl of candy may lie with how their brain responds to food rewards, leaving them more vulnerable to overeating. In a study with…

Depression is a risk factor for heart disease. New research now explores the link between these two conditions, finding that for many who have depression in later life, exercise is the best treatment that can keep both the heart and the mind…

Eating a plant-based diet was tied to a reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a review. Pooled data from nine observational studies indicated that high adherence to a plant-based diet was associated with a 23% lower risk for incident type…