Researchers Partially Restore a Blind Man’s Sight
A breakthrough in gene therapy holds out the promise of a treatment for some patients By Caitlin Finlay Using a…
Health & Wellness
Doctors Need to Ensure They’re Understood
Too few doctors think to take potential hearing loss into account By Lola Augustine Brown Disabling hearing loss affects a quarter of those aged 60–69 and 80% of those 80 or over, but only about one in five adults with…
Kiwis Ease Constipation
Snacking on kiwi fruit can help keep you regular By Wendy Haaf Not only does eating two kiwis each day…
Your Meds Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
Almost one in five Americans with high blood pressure are taking a medication that can push it higher By Caitlin…
Afternoon Naps May Help Keep the Brain Sharp
Researchers say an hour or so is optimal By Lola Augustine Brown There’s no reason to feel guilty about that…
The Truth About Adaptogens
They’re hyped as supplements that can confer a variety of benefits, but there’s not much evidence behind the claims A…
Get Your Balance Back
Vertigo is more than simple dizziness and it can be scary—but it can be treated By Wendy Haaf Joyce…
Even Short Spurts of Walking Offer Benefits
You needn’t aim for 10,000 steps a day—just get your feet moving By Caitlin Finlay Whether you go for…
You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Fibre
A low-fibre diet isn’t good for you, but it’s not hard to boost your intake—and we’ve got just the recipe…
Fatty Fish May Save Sight
Two servings of oily fish a week could cut in half the chance of sight-threatening complications from diabetes By Wendy…
