Exercise brain boost can last for years

A longitudinal study by UQ researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

A meta-analysis of existing research shows exposure to nature, even as little as 10 minutes, could benefit those with diagnosed mental illness.

We'll need universal basic income

The computer scientist regarded as the “godfather of artificial intelligence” says the government will have to establish a universal basic income to deal with the impact of AI on inequality.

How forest schools boost children's immune systems

Scandinavian-style forest schools and nurseries are spreading all around the world. Outdoor learning is increasing seen as an important way of connecting children with nature.

Placebo or sham surgery can be as effective as a real one

A review of 53 placebo-controlled surgery trials found that sham surgery was as good as the real thing in over half of the studies. Sham surgery activates the wound-healing cascade.

People who "flow" may have better mental and cardiovascular health

When we are in a state of flow, it is likely that we are spending less time ruminating over our lives or worrying about the future.

Eerie Personality Changes Sometimes Happen After Organ Transplants

An online survey among 23 heart recipients and 24 other organ recipients found nearly 90 % experienced personality changes after transplant surgery, no matter the organ they received.

Why diversity in nature could be the key to mental wellbeing

Green spaces with high natural diversity have more mental health benefits than those with low natural diversity.

Science Confirms Hugs Can Ease Pain, Anxiety, And Depression

Hugs and other forms of physical touch can help with physical and mental health in people of all ages, according to a new review of 212 previous studies.

Adult Brains Can Learn Compassion

Empathy, often considered a fixed trait, has been shown to be malleable in adults, influenced by observing the empathetic reactions of others.

Scientists dish up hybrid food by growing animal cells in rice grains

Korean scientists have recently cultured a beef rice—by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains. The method results in a nutritious and flavorful hybrid food that could offer a smaller carbon footprint.

The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Reveals Key Differences

Recent study showed that those who made it to their hundredth birthday tended to have lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid from their sixties onwards.

Music-Making is Linked to Better Brain Health

A new study from the University of Exeter, UK shows that playing an instrument into old age is "associated with significantly better performance in working memory and executive function".

Bone Are Stronger in Kids Living Near Green Areas

Early childhood exposure to green areas near the home during critical growth and development periods has a positive impact on bone health, said researchers.