Author: Health Watch Minute
Lifelong physical activity may slow age-related brain tissue decline, research finds
Higher fitness levels may significantly slow brain tissue decline in aging adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, according to…
Podcast: Healthy Eating, Healthy Aging? What Science Says About Your Diet
Can eating well pave the way to healthier, more vibrant golden years? The answer is “maybe,” based on a recent…
What Can Cause Gritty Eyes and How to Treat Them
Eye conditions or other medical problems may be the culprit for your gritty eyes. Here are some possible causes along…
Mental Health Services Across State Lines
Telemental health services, particularly counseling and therapy through videoconferencing, have rapidly expanded since the onset of the COVID pandemic in…
Thousands of job losses across National Health Service as Labour’s cull of workforce begins
Thousands of jobs are being slashed throughout the National Health Service (NHS) as the Labour government implements its plans for…
8 fascinating facts about blindness most people don’t know
Blindness encompasses a spectrum of visual impairments that impact millions worldwide, yet many misconceptions persist about this condition that affects…
Microplastics found in human ovaries for the first time: What it means for women’s health
Microplastics aren’t just affecting men’s fertility, women are at risk too! For the first time, scientists have discovered tiny plastic…
Youth Mental Health Decline: Disability, World Challenge, or BOTH?
The most rapidly growing cause of disability and loss of human potential and productivity emanates from mental health conditions. Mental…
Women’s Health is Having Its Moment – It’s Time for the System to Catch Up
Women’s health has been historically sidelined – underfunded, underresearched and often misunderstood. While interest and investment around complex women’s health…
UV protection or polarised, which sunglasses are best for eye health? Here’s a guide by a PGI professor
While many of us may be choosing sunglasses for their design rather than their sun-blocking capacity, for Dr Vishali Gupta,…
