Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds
People who spend more time looking at a screen in bed are more likely to report insomnia and sleep loss, a study has found. Read more
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Why being a ‘loner’ could be good for you
Many of us make an effort to surround ourselves with others, but we don't need to do this all the time. Emerging research suggests there are some potential benefits to being alone. These benefits range from improving our creativity, mental health, and even leadership skills. Read more
The small exercise that’s a powerful mood booster
Counting our blessings is an age-old piece of advice – but it turns out that writing lists of good things that happen to us actually does help improve our mood. Read more
India’s ‘blockbuster’ drugs to take on deadly superbugs
Antibiotics are hailed as medical saviours. But they are increasingly facing a crafty adversary: bacteria that mutate and adapt and outwit the very drugs designed to defeat them and cure the infections they cause. Read more
‘With brain preservation, nobody has to die’: meet the neuroscientist who believes life could be eternal
A brilliant young scientist believes that if we preserve our brains, they could be revived in the future, helping us live for centuries Read more
Why friendships are key to living longer
Most of us consider our friendships to be important to us, but friends are not only fun to be around, having a steady group of friends can make us healthier and help us live longer. Read more
TikTok sued for ‘wreaking havoc’ on teen mental health
More than a dozen states in the US have sued TikTok, accusing the social media platform of helping to drive a mental health crisis among teenagers. Read more
One million brain scans used to assess dementia risk
Scientists are hoping that access to more than 1.6 million brain scans collected from patients across Scotland could help predict a person’s risk of dementia. Read more
One in six vapes confiscated at English schools spiked with ‘zombie drug’
Warning of risk of serious harm as synthetic drug spice found in vapes in 28 of 38 schools tested Read more
Is cold water swimming good for you?
Cold water swimming has been linked to a range of health benefits. From improving brain fog, energy levels and chronic pain. Read more
