Cheese has a reputation for being bad for you – but research suggests eating it every day could in fact reduce your chances of developing heart disease. Consuming a matchbox size amount – one-and-a-half ounces or 40g – daily can slash the risk by 14 per cent. This same portion size could lower the risk …

You definitely feel sick. It hurts to swallow, your head is pounding—but is it a cold, allergies, or the dreaded flu? Without a rapid flu test done by your doctor, it can be hard to tell the difference. Here are questions to ask yourself to determine if it’s the flu. How severe are your symptoms? …

Everyone knows that families who spend time together have strong relationships, but new research out of the University of Illinois that was published in the Journal of Family Theory & Review shows that spending that time together outside in nature can make those bonds even stronger. The researchers began with the existing scientific premise that …

Firstly, here’s what anxiety is not: it’s not worrying that your train has been cancelled or that your card won’t be accepted in a restaurant. It’s not being scared before a medical test. Anxiety is an inappropriate response to a real or perceived threat. It is a REAL illness that is unpleasant to live with …

It might be a little chilly, but opening your window at night could help you get a better night’s sleep, so says new research. This is because it allows for a better CO2 balance in the bedroom which, in turn, leads to better sleep quality. And we all know that a good night’s sleep has …