It was really the invention of the electric light bulb that precipitated a decline in sleeping hours since it became possible to stay up till all hours reading or even working. Add 24 hour television, and then the internet to the mix, and we're rapidly becoming a sleep deprived lot. According to a recent study, American adults are sleeping on average less than seven hours a night - down ... Read full entry

Yesterday I learned why green tea was a health kick (well it had better be, I've been drinking it for over ten years), and today the news just got better... red wine has now joined the list of healthy beverages... in strict moderation of course. The idea that red wine is actually good for your health is irresistible to the average tippler. But it appears to be ... Read full entry

The health benefits of Green Tea have been talked about for a long time, and now a recent study has revealed how the beverage, especially popular in Asia, can help reduce instances of heart disease. A new study shows that the beverage, which is more popular in Eastern cultures, can protect heart arteries by keeping them flexible and relaxed, and therefore better able to withstand the ups and downs ... Read full entry

Having been told for years the caffiene in coffee could trigger heart problems by way of raising blood pressure, and to moderate our consumption of the "morning thunder" accordingly, a recent study has found coffee can reduce our chances of heart disease... if consumed in moderation. The study tracked 129,000 men and women over two decades. It found that people who consumed several cups of coffee every day were ... Read full entry

Interesting run down of ideas and research that can result in a longer, and healthier, life. Robert Butler says one sure-fire way to extend life is to have a sense of purpose. Studies have shown that having a partner - or another reason to "get up in the morning" - contribute to people living longer and living better. He points to the incredible "Longevity Revolution" that happened in the 20th ... Read full entry

Plants, for Your Health Chart showing common indoor pollutants, together with a selection of indoor plants and flowers that can help clear their toxicity. Unless you live in an organic bubble, chances are that most days you interact with plastics, paper goods, synthetic fibers, and other household items that contain trace amounts of toxins - toxins that, in large enough doses, could kill you, but in small doses might still ... Read full entry

It's been 16 years since the The Food Pyramid was unveiled, with the aim of helping Americans, and others, make healthy dietary choices. In 1992, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture created the food pyramid. It recommended the number of servings of each food group a person should eat daily to stay healthy. The food groups in the pyramid include: grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, ... Read full entry

16 things restaurants don't want you to know about their food Like that it is sometimes little more than a step up from that of fast food outlets. And when it comes to revealing the nutritional content of servings, some restaurants, such as Hooters, have a coy way of avoiding the issue... Although chains such as Chili's and Uno Chicago Grill divulge the thousands of calories in their chicken wings, Hooters ... Read full entry

Lots of water "is little benefit" Drinking several litres of water each day has, contrary to what we've been led to believe in recent years, been found to play no significant part in improving health. That doesn't necessarily mean you should reduce your consumption however. A scientific review by the University of Pennsylvania said some people, such as athletes, may need to drink a lot. But they found little evidence that ... Read full entry

In Web World of 24/7 Stress, Writers Blog Till They Drop Concerns have been raised about the health risks associated with... blogging, following the recent sudden deaths of two prominent bloggers in the US. The pressure to be constantly ahead of the game, while writing for an information hungry global audience that never sleeps, can take its toll according to Michael Arrington of TechCrunch. "I haven't died yet," said Michael Arrington, ... Read full entry