Just 16 minutes of sleep loss can harm work concentration the next day

May 02, 2019 17:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Have you had a less-than-stellar performance review lately? Do you daydream, or are you making bad decisions? It might not be about your job but about your sleep. And its not all your fault. We each study different...

Moral injury: violating your ethical code can damage mental health – new research

May 02, 2019 17:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Should a soldier shoot the child who is pointing a gun at them and their colleague? Should a photographer film the aftermath of a terrorist attack or help the injured? Many situations present professionals with ethical...

Have you gone vegan? Keep an eye on these 4 nutrients

May 02, 2019 17:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

There are many reasons people go vegan, from wanting to be healthier, to reducing their environmental footprint, to concerns about animal welfare. No matter what the reason, many people find it difficult to meet the...

Erectile dysfunction drug could treat heart failure – new study

May 02, 2019 17:00 pm UTC| Health

In the 1990s, the US drug firm Pfizer was developing drugs to treat angina. During early trials of these drugs, male participants reported a striking side effect: they were getting erections. This discovery led to the...

Why some doctors are prescribing a day in the park or a walk on the beach for good health

May 02, 2019 16:59 pm UTC| Health

Taking a walk on a wooded path, spending an afternoon in a public park, harvesting your backyard garden and even looking at beautiful pictures of Hawaii can all make us feel good. Certainly, for many of us, its beneficial...

Brain over body: Hacking the stress system to let your psychology influence your physiology

May 02, 2019 16:59 pm UTC| Health

There are people who show incredible resistance to extremes of temperature. Think of Buddhist monks who can calmly withstand being draped in freezing towels or the so-called Iceman Wim Hof, who can remain submerged in ice...

Can you wake up after decades in a coma? The story behind the headlines

May 02, 2019 16:48 pm UTC| Health

In 1991, a car crash left Munira Abdulla, a 32-year-old woman from the United Arab Emirates, with devastating brain injuries. Doctors reportedly thought she might never regain full consciousness. However, in late 2018,...