Category: Wellbeing
Paging doctor bot: Why AI therapy is providing hope in the midst of a mental health crisis
As vulnerable people increasingly turn to chatbots for mental health support, how can we ensure their safety?
The gap between years lived in good health and how long we live is getting wider
There’s a growing gap between our healthspan and our lifespan, a new international study showed.
Avoiding the Christmas Blues: How to prioritise your mental health and reduce your anxiety
The festive season is a jolly time for most people. But it’s common for some to deal with Christmas-induced depression, anxiety, stress, and isolation.
Here are the best and worst European countries for smoke-free homes
A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe.
‘A check engine light for your body’: Oura’s CEO on the future of wearable health trackers
These devices are moving beyond the wellness sector and into medical care.
Gay, lesbian, and queer students are three times more likely to suffer from depression than peers
LGBTQIA+ students are much more likely to be affected by a major depressive disorder than their peers, a new study in the US has found.
Deactivating your Facebook account increases your happiness but reduces your political knowledge
People who deactivated their Facebook accounts scored slightly higher when asked about their well-being but knew less about politics.
‘Weekend warrior’ exercise as beneficial as regular workouts in lowering risk of over 200 diseases
Both regular exercise and intense weekend exercise were found to lower the risk of more than 200 diseases, including hypertension and diabetes.
LGBTQ+ community may be more at risk of developing dementia or depression in later life
LGBTQ+ people were 15 per cent more likely to develop negative brain health outcomes compared to their cisgender and straight counterparts, according to a new study.
Should the EU regulate burgeoning health influencers?
With health content booming on social media, experts and lawmakers are mulling regulation of social media influencers, prioritising ‘credible’ content creators.
