Exercise linked to higher pain tolerance – new study: The most active participants had the highest pain tolerance overall. Maridav/ Shutterstock Many benefits come from regularly exercising, including stronger muscles, lower risk of disease and improved mental health. But a recent study suggests that exercise may have another unexpected benefit: it might make us more …
Hay fever could be linked to our gut and nose bacteria – and probiotics may help symptoms: Many people suffer with hay fever. wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock For many people, spring has brought with it the dreaded symptoms of hay fever, such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a stuffy nose. Hay fever is common, affecting up to 42% …
Endometriosis: how the condition may be linked to the immune system: Endometriosis can cause a range of painful symptoms. Lightspring/ Shutterstock Endometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects 10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person’s quality of life, often causing a range of symptoms including chronic pain, fatigue …
Long COVID linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study: Pollution is linked to a range of health problems – including greater risk of COVID-19. Lemberg Vector studio/ Shutterstock Although COVID-19 infections are typically less severe in young adults, that doesn’t mean they aren’t still at risk of complications from COVID-19. For …
Bad dreams in children linked to a higher risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease in adulthood – new study: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Can children’s dreams foretell events that will happen nearly 40 years into the future? Yes, according to the results of my latest study published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal. More specifically, it showed that children …
ADHD more strongly linked to anxiety and depression compared to autism – new research: People with neurodevelopmental conditions are more likely to suffer from mental health problems. Black Salmon/ Shutterstock Autistic people and people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience anxiety and depression. When these conditions occur together, though – as they often …
Procrastination is linked to poor health – new study: University students have a lot of freedom but not much structure. This can be bad for habitual procrastinators. Studies have shown that at least half of university students procrastinate to a level that is potentially harmful to their education. But this may not be the only …
Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity: Natalia Lebedinskaia/Shutterstock As energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer households who have limited or uncertain access to healthy food. My current PhD research is examining how this childhood food insecurity affects …
Families of athletes with dementia linked to brain trauma on watching somebody you love disappear – Uncharted Brain podcast part 2: Traumatic brain injury from sports such as American football is linked with a form of dementia called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Steve Jacobson/Shutterstock Dementia doesn’t just affect older people. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a …
Menopause: HRT linked to depression – here’s what the evidence actually says: Women use HRT to manage a variety of menopause symptoms. Image Point Fr/ Shutterstock A growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause – including hot flushes, bladder weakness, vaginal dryness, joint pain, …
High blood pressure linked to 22% greater risk of severe COVID – new research: pikselstock/Shutterstock From early on in the pandemic it was apparent that older adults and those with underlying health problems were more likely to get very sick from a COVID infection compared with younger, healthier people. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is …
Deprivation in childhood linked to impulsive behaviour in adulthood – new study: Inflation is running high around the globe, largely fuelled by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic. As a result, many households are having to choose between eating and heating. Deprivation has a terrible immediate effect on children – as anyone who …
Birth control pill linked to greater risk of blood clots in women with obesity – here’s what you need to know: The combined pill contains both oestrogen and progestin. Image Point Fr/ Shutterstock Women who are obese and taking the combined oral contraceptive pill have 12 to 24 times greater risk of developing a leg-vein …
Lifting weights once a week linked to reduced risk of premature death – new study: It is well known that aerobic exercise, such as running and cycling, can help you live longer, but less has been known about the effect of lifting weights on longevity. Now, results from a new study suggest that adding weightlifting …
Four health conditions linked to gum disease: Early symptoms of gum disease include red, swollen gums, and bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth. Creative Cat Studio/ Shutterstock Gum diseases are among the most common chronic human diseases, affecting between 20 to 50% of people worldwide. They happen when plaque, a sticky film of …
Procrastinating is linked to health and career problems – but there are things you can do to stop: Procrastination is an all-too-common problem Yulia Grigoryeva/Shutterstock Do you ever beat yourself up for procrastinating? You might be composing that message to a friend who you have to let down, or writing a big report for school …
COVID vaccines are linked to heavier periods for many – new findings from large study: FabrikaSimf/Shutterstock COVID has affected countless aspects of our lives. For many people who menstruate, one of the pandemic’s effects has been on periods. People have reported changes to their menstrual cycles after having COVID, from the timing of their period, …
Tinnitus seems linked with sleep – understanding how could bring closer to finding a cure: People with tinnitus are more likely to have disturbed sleep. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock Around 15% of the world’s population suffers from tinnitus, a condition which causes someone to hear a sound (such as ringing or buzzing) without any external source. It’s …