LONDON, April 4 — The scientific community is constantly extolling the merits of living close to green space, with numerous benefits for physical and mental health. One study, published in the journal Environmental Research, claims that living on greener streets is linked to better sleep. The authors of this research came to this conclusion after … Read more
LONDON, March 29 ― We’re not all equal when it comes to insomnia. However, there are a few healthy lifestyle habits that can help minimise the risk of sleep difficulties. One of these is exercise, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Open. The findings of this study are the result of 10 … Read more
COPENHAGEN, March 1 — A medication for high cholesterol can drastically cut “forever chemicals” (PFAS) — associated with an increased risk of cancer and banned in Europe — in the blood, researchers said Thursday. But the drug was not suitable for widespread and prolonged use because of its side effects and more research was needed … Read more
SINGAPORE, Feb 21 — Amid concerns of a “brain drain” of skilled workers leaving Malaysia, an official study into Malaysians living in Singapore has found that two-thirds of those living and working here earn a gross salary of S$1,500 (RM5,356) to S$3,599 a month. It also found that almost one in five Malaysian workers living … Read more
BRUSSELS, Feb 15 — Watching a favourite influencer chow down on the latest fast food fad or cocktail may feel like entertainment, but those posts are likely adverts in disguise, the EU said Wednesday. The European Union is concerned about the growing impact of social media content creators — on everything from physical and mental … Read more
SINGAPORE, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) and the Association of Corporate Counsel Singapore (“ACC Singapore”) today announced findings from A New Era of Legal Advisor: 2024 In-House Counsel – Perspectives from Asia report, which uncovered substantial changes in how global legal departments are strategizing around and preparing for their … Read more
NEW YORK, Jan 28 — Not recommended for minors — and even banned for sale to children in some countries — energy drinks are regularly singled out for their harmful effects on health. After being linked to an increased risk of heart disease and mental health issues, they are now implicated in certain sleep disorders, … Read more
LONDON, Jan 26 — Millions of people around the world adopted a pet during the pandemic, for comfort and for companionship in stressful, lonely times. Many set their sights on puppies, renowned for their playfulness. But with the pandemic now over, these four-legged companions have been found to have high levels of problem behaviours. Researchers … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 — The Hubble Space Telescope has observed the smallest planet outside our solar system to contain water vapor in its atmosphere, a “landmark discovery” that brings astronomy a step closer to characterising Earth-like worlds. At around twice Earth’s diameter, planet GJ 9827d orbits a red dwarf star 97 light-years away in the … Read more
PARIS, Jan 17 — Being an only child may have more advantages than you might think, especially when it comes to health. A large-scale study carried out in both China and the USA reveals that teenagers from larger families have poorer mental health than those who live alone with their parents, or have just one … Read more
