Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at the latest clinical articles on diet and lifestyle, including physical activity and dementia prevention Over the last few weeks several interesting papers on the topic of lifestyle and diet have been published. I would like to summarise the most relevant ones that I have found here. Music, Physical…
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for stronger guidelines for social media use among children and teens, pointing to a growing body of research that the platforms may pose what he described as a “profound risk” to young people’s mental health. In a report issued on Tuesday, Murthy urged technology companies and lawmakers…
United States health officials are urging travellers to remain vigilant as a mosquito-borne virus continues to circulate across parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Indian Ocean. Since the beginning of 2025, there have been approximately 240,000 chikungunya virus infections and 90 deaths in 16 countries, according to the European Centre for Disease…
Florida health officials are warning about the risk of consuming raw milk after more than 20 people, some whom are children, were left sick with E. coli and campylobacter bacteria-related illness amid a growing health trend. State health officials linked the campylobacter and shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections, also known as STEC infections, to an…
Key takeaways Two lifestyle interventions in U.S. POINTER improved cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. A structured intervention with more support and accountability showed greater improvement compared to a self-guided intervention. In a large, representative group of older adults at high risk for cognitive decline, multidomain lifestyle interventions were delivered with high…
Share on PinterestBrisk walks may help protect heart health, lower death risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: koganami studio/Stocksy Physical activity like walking is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Research is ongoing regarding the benefits of physical activity in various populations. One study focusing on low-income and Black participants found that fast…
I brought some really cool souvenirs back from my recent trip to New Orleans. A funky dress I spotted at a boutique. A bounty of photos of alligators on my swamp tour. I also brought back something not so cool: two extra pounds. I’m carrying the reminder of beignets and the hurricane cocktail I drank…
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Australian households spend about $240 each week at the supermarket, yet – despite that spend – many are failing to meet national dietary guidelines. According to the latest Woolworths Living Healthy Report, about 40 per cent of the average weekly spend goes towards discretionary foods like chips, chocolate, soft drinks and biscuits. Queensland mother Dammie…
The modern world has brought convenience to our fingertips, but it has also strained the very eyes that help us navigate it. Long hours on screens, irregular sleep, pollution, and unhealthy food habits have led to a rise in eye problems linked to lifestyle. Conditions like dry eyes, digital eye strain, early-onset myopia, and eye…