Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance

In the adrenaline-packed world of professional sports, the power of sleep rarely gets adequate attention. A healthy sleep pattern can be a stealthy game plan for athletes to gain an…

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental health condition? One person dies from an eating disorder every hour in the U.S. Many of these deaths are not…

Spying for Signs of Life Among Exoplanet Atmospheres

New research suggests that the next generation of advanced telescopes could sharpen the hunt for potential extraterrestrial life by closely scrutinizing the atmospheres of nearby exoplanets.  Artist’s concept showing a…

US judge voids Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla compensation

Tesla chief Elon Musk is the world’s richest person, but a US judge ruled that he has been getting paid too much, voiding the entrepreneur’s $56 billion compensation package from…

New treatment shows promise against fatal neurological disease: Study

French musician Guilhem Gallart, a member of the Fonky Family, is seen here with his partner Wahiba; he was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. A new treatment shows promise against…

Finding ‘beating heart cadavers’ — That’s what’s needed to fuel gene-edited organ research

Parrots can move along thin branches using ‘beakiation’

Parrots don’t just hang out for fun. To move along narrow branches, a parrot can hang from a branch with its beak, swing its body sideways and grab hold farther…

Experts say next UK government should declare a national health and care emergency

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The government in post after the election should declare a national health and care emergency, calling on all parts of society to help improve health, care,…

Sleep’s Role in Brain Health

Summary: A new study reveals how sleep duration impacts brain health, specifically relating to stroke and dementia risks. Analyzing brain images of nearly 40,000 middle-aged participants, the study found that…

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old bog body

Archaeologists from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have uncovered a 2,000 to 2,500-year-old bog body in Northern Ireland. Authorities were alerted to human remains on the surface of peatland…