Being active saves lives

Whether a gym workout, walking to work or washing the floor - physical activity of any kind can prevent heart disease and death, says a large international study involving more than 130,000 people from 17 countries.

How tolerance enhances democracy and the quest for human flourishing

Schools and universities have a responsibility to protect students from hate speech while also exposing them to views that disrupt their ways of thinking and ideas of the world.

How to keep your brain young

A look at the research around preserving our brain health and keeping mentally active.

Mindsets to Bring Positive Change Across Society

Stimulating positive change at civilization level also requires certain mindsets and ways of thinking. Here are five mindsets that will allow us to leave a positive mark on humanity.

Free Solar Panels to Be Installed on 800K Low-income UK Households

Over 800,000 low-income houses in England and Wales are to have free solar panels installed on their roofs over the course of the next five years.

Whole grains decrease cancer risk, processed meats increase the risk

Major new report finds strong evidence of links between lifestyle and cancer risk. Physical activity and whole grains lowers risk of a specific cancer; too much alcohol and red meat, processed meats and obesity increase the risk.

Caloric restriction for anti-aging

The idea that reducing the amount of food you eat can slow metabolism and extend lifespan has been around for a while. Only recently has it become more mainstream.

Your child may be more innovative than you realise

Children may have a greater understanding of how to innovate and problem solve than previously realised.

A Fascinating Potential Link Between Gut Bacteria and Health

The bacteria in our gut, researchers found, produce one of the same signaling molecules that humans do, which can then interact with receptors in the body to mediate health.

Moderate consumption of fats, carbohydrates best for health, international study shows

A diet that includes a moderate intake of fat and fruits and vegetables, and avoidance of high carbohydrates, is associated with lower risk of death, research with more than 135,000 people across five continents has shown.

Richard Branson backs universal basic income joining Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk

Richard Branson said universal basic income might be a valid method of dealing with the advent of technology reducing the overall number of jobs for workers.

This Inspiring Teenager Wants to Save Lives With His Flying Robots

Mihir Garimella, 17, has been building robots since 10, and now, he' s developing software to enable the drone to operate autonomously and hopes it will be able to navigate environments such as a burning building.

Yoga and meditation improve mind-body health and stress resilience

A new research investigates the effects of yoga and meditation on brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), the activity on the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) effects and inflammatory markers.