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Struggle to pay attention? How to tweak your life to help you focus
In the modern world, it can feel impossible to focus on any one task. But science shows there are ways you can reclaim your attention.
Why heatwaves are a silent killer
Record-breaking temperatures are not just statistics: they're a global health emergency. Here's what individuals can do to better protect themselves.
The latest ‘superfood’: natto from Japan
The slimy beans have joined a series of fermented foods, from kimchi to kombucha, that have surged in popularity worldwide
Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they healthy?
Margaret Murray unpacks the research to determine whether frozen fruit and canned vegetables can match the nutritional value of fresh produce
Killing the mood: smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say
Research shows the introduction of the smartphone played a ‘sizable role’ in the decline in US births after 2007
A good night’s sleep begins with healthy gut bacteria
Here are three ways to help improve the relationship between your sleep and microbiota
Beyond hot flushes: what menopause can do to your heart
Menopause comes with shifts in blood fats, blood vessels and metabolism, which raise the risk for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women worldwide
What is ‘cycle syncing’?
Social media influencers are promoting this health trend but research shows there's little to no evidence to support its affects on menstruation
Why are some people mosquito magnets?
According to scientists, mosquitoes are attracted to the smell and heat our bodies give off, and the carbon dioxide we exhale
Why can’t I focus anymore? Here’s what’s overloading your mind
The ability to focus may change over the course of a woman's life due to various factors. Claudia Calleja of Woman Unclouded speaks to clinical psychologist Emma Micallef-Konewko to explore possible causes and what might help