Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 09

Giving is good for your health

Modern culture is heavily focused on the accrual of material wealth often at the expense of social wealth. It is well established that social relationships are an important determinant of health and wellbeing. Furthermore it may be that the act of giving, more than receiving, is important for health.

Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 09

Red wine is not the only heart felt drink

Red wine has long enjoyed the spotlight for heart health though a lesser known fact is that there are two alcoholic beverages, also made from grapes, which are rich in antioxidants and may have unique health effects.

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 09

Caffeine causes stress and sleepless nights for some

Troubled sleepers have an over-active nervous system and may be particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine even though they drink less than good sleepers. Cutting down on caffeine intake can help.

Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 09

Relaxing music can help you sleep

Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide with many people turning to medications to help them sleep. There is however another treatment option that is much cheaper, enjoyable and safer; music.

Posted on Wed, 11 Nov 09

Low salt diet for insomnia and anxiety

Could cutting salt intake reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia? That is what a scientific report published in the 1940s suggests, although this observation has sadly long since been forgotten.

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 09

Environmental pollutants, not obesity may drive diabetes development

Common environmental pollutants may cause type-2 diabetes, in fact this association has been found to be so strong that it is challenging notions that diabetes is simply the end result of being overweight.