24+ min ago  (379+ words) A dedicated sobering-up centre will shut its doors after criticism the inner city site was a "white elephant" for state taxpayers. The 20-bed facility at Collingwood in Melbourne's inner north will close in mid-2027 as part of a redesign of Victoria's…...

1+ hour ago  (266+ words) " New international study led by Tel Aviv University explains why exercise alone often leads to limited weight loss. " Researchers found that as physical activity increases, the body adapts by reducing energy expenditure elsewhere. " Participants improved fitness, reduced fat, and gained…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (288+ words) The human spine was designed to move, not to be immobile for long periods. Taking regular standing breaks, stretching and walking is important to mitigate ill effects of long sitting hours. As more and more of the world functions through…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (697+ words) JAKARTA - Coffee has long been known as a drink that can increase energy and concentration. A number of studies have also linked coffee consumption to better heart health and longer life. However, recent studies show that the time of drinking…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago  (303+ words) A new study from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that people who are more optimistic have a lower chance of developing dementia as they get older. The research was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (27+ words) A rigorous new study has revealed that going without food for a full week reshapes the human body in unexpected ways, with the most dramatic changes occurring...

15+ hour, 24+ min ago  (273+ words) THE eight-week Left Write Hook program, which aims to help adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and gendered violence to recover, is informing a controlled research trial. "Left Write Hook is an innovative, trauma informed program that explores how movement…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (435+ words) Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries frequently induce symptomatic knee instability and functional decline among active individuals. This pathology extends beyond mechanical insufficiency, involving significant deficits in muscle force production, balance, and proprioception. Collectively, these neuromuscular disruptions impair joint stability…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (552+ words) In times of stress, most folks seek relief in activities such as yoga, meditation or exercise. As of this spring, Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) is offering a slightly cuddlier alternative: farm animals. "People connect with each other and with…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (310+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Pennington Biomedical Research Center contributed to an international study exploring the link between daily physical activity and emotional well-being. Dr. Amanda Staiano, director of the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory, co-authored the study, which…...