For decades, researchers believed that depression was caused by a ‘chemical imbalance’ in the brain, i.e. an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, new research indicates that may not be the case.

The modern world, with all its distractions, can inhibit our ability to focus. But the author of this article asserts that an ancient technique offers a means to increase our attention span.

Okinawa in Japan and Sardinia in Italy are two of the places famous for having a high number of centenarians. However, these so-called 'Blue Zones' might not appear to be what they claim, and fraud and lying might be why these places seem to have a lot of centenarians.

Research suggests that for some people low zinc levels may play a role in depression.

We’ve all heard the term ‘gut health’, but it’s a term that is fast becoming much more common in mainstream medicine due to the increasing number of Australian patients presenting with abdominal problems and pain.

Exercise fanatics who like to see their reflection in the gym’s floor-length mirrors will likely be thrilled about the latest trend in home exercise—smart fitness mirrors.

Sadly, Australia has one of the highest rates of mental illness in the world. The statistics paint a bleak picture, but some people are showing that art can be part of the solution?

Anxiety is a natural emotion, but it can develop into a clinical disorder—and approximately one in four Australians have experienced some form of clinical anxiety during their lives.

The author of this article outlines an A-Z list of common phobias and argues that most phobias fall into one of four major categories—the natural environment; animals; medical treatments and issues; and fears related to specific situations.

Many environmentally conscious people consider Lab-grown meat an ethical alternative to conventional meat; no animal is killed, and artificial meat can be modified to make it more nutritious.