John Elder
The real reason to worry about screen time: It’s turning kids short-sighted
For decades, the prevalence of myopia – or short-sightedness – went from steadily growing to something more dramatic. The number of children...
Helicobacter pylori: One in three Aussies infected, and most don’t have a clue
More than half the world’s population is walking around with a bacteria that can cause stomach cancer and ulcers. It could be...
Easy way to increase health in old age, one stair at a time
Every few weeks or so we try to encourage our readers, especially those in middle age and upward, to do something they...
Hitting the snooze button: Is it really bad for you?
You snooze, you lose. Sleep experts have put out that message for years: If you use the snooze button repeatedly, (say, five...
Is this the pill that slows down ageing?
When we dream about slowing down the ageing process, we tend to shrug off all the complexities and hope like hell that...
Persistent bad breath? Try scraping your tongue twice a day
About half of us brush our teeth twice a day, as recommended by dentists. The other half brushes once a day, sometimes...
Deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections to pass 39 million by 2050
For years, we’ve been warned about the potential catastrophe of antibiotic-resistant infections. Most often, probably, people will think of this as a...
Healthier fat: Good news for obese people who exercise
Plenty of people who are overweight or obese exercise their hearts out. It may not have an obvious effect on their body...
Eating grasshoppers: Shinier hair, better sleep, and feeling sexy
What are we to do when fish gasp their last? Or when it becomes obvious that grazing cattle is a critical waste...
How berries, tea and red wine may protect against dementia
Eating more berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate could lower your risk of dementia, a new study from Queen’s University Belfast...