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Loneliness does not seem to be speeding up brain decline

Loneliness has been found to negatively impact memory in older adults but not accelerate brain decline. A major new study has found lonely people perform worse than

The right exercise can reduce endometriosis pain

New research has found that the right exercise can reduce pain for women suffering from endometriosis. A study of more than 200 women showed a “clear relationship”

Domestic violence group calls for perpetrator database

A Brisbane’s domestic violence group is calling for a perpetrator database, similar to Daniel’s Law for child sex offenders, which would allow public access to

Child-sized echidnas roamed south-east Australia

An echidna the size of a small child roamed Victoria tens of thousands of years ago, research released today reveals. An Ice Age fossil found 120 years ago in an

Two simple habits are the key to healthy weight

Scientists have discovered that two simple habits seem to provide the best chance of maintaining a healthy weight over time. A major study found that people who fasted

‘Cuddle therapy’ emerges as new stress relief

By Glen Hosking Cuddle therapy is having a moment. The idea for this emerging therapy is for you to book in a specified time with a “professional cuddler”. Websites

Families urged to sample more of Brisbane’s 2100 parks

Brisbane City Council is urging families to try some new park experiences in the city during the school holidays. It said there were 2100 parks available across the

800 groups received funding from state gambling fund

Around 800 community organisations have received grant funding of up to $35,000 in the latest Gambling Community Benefit Fund allocations. The money can be used for

Breakthrough in reversible male contraception

Scientists have announced a major breakthrough in creating a “safe, reversible, long-acting and 100 percent effective non-hormonal” male contraceptive. Cornell

Body mass index a poor guide for one third of adults

A new study suggests that body mass index (BMI) might be the wrong health metric for a large portion of the population. It found that many people labelled as overweight

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