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What good self-care looks like, according to older Americans

What good self-care looks like, according to older Americans

Six in 10 older adults and caregivers agree that older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations (58%), according to new research. A survey of 1,000 older adults (65+) and 1,000 caregivers of older adults (65+) explored what self-care looks like and its importance for

Research reveals early Europeans ate creepy crawlies regularly

Research reveals early Europeans ate creepy crawlies regularly

By Stephen Beech Early Europeans ate beetles and other creepy crawlies, according to new research. But the ingestion of bugs was likely by accident, suggests the study. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, come from a forensic analysis of dental plaque from early humans, dating back up to

‘Hansel and Gretel’ cottage could be yours for over $1 million

‘Hansel and Gretel’ cottage could be yours for over $1 million

By Isobel Williams A "Hansel and Gretel"-style cottage has hit the market for $1,031,250 — witch not included. The three-bedroom Grade II-listed home in Kingsbury, northwest London, was built in 1925. A thatched cottage, it has two fireplaces, a dining room, a garden, and

This wellness trend turns thank-you notes into brain training

This wellness trend turns thank-you notes into brain training

By Lauren Wilkin Gratitude correspondence is the new wellness trend making the rounds that focuses on positive thoughts, slowing down, and being grateful for those around you. It is the conscious act of sending a letter or a note to someone in your life as a meaningful thank you. Usually,

Glaciers and ancient humans moved Stonehenge stone 400 miles

Glaciers and ancient humans moved Stonehenge stone 400 miles

By Dean Murray Stonehenge's altar stone was likely transported more than 400 miles through a mix of glacial movement and human endeavor, according to new research. The story of the stone at the heart of the megalith structure on Salisbury Plain has been widely debated. Now, researchers say

New ovarian cancer treatment dubbed ‘biological missile’ approved

New ovarian cancer treatment dubbed ‘biological missile’ approved

Today, the NHS has approved a new ovarian cancer treatment. It's been tagged a "biological missile" because of the way it directly targets only cancer cells, unlike traditional chemotherapy. It's unlike any cancer treatment currently available and is seen as a breakthrough in the

Man’s hearing loss turns out to be a rare brain tumor

Man’s hearing loss turns out to be a rare brain tumor

By Alexandra Snow A man who assumed his hearing loss was a part of getting older was shocked to find out it was a symptom of a rare genetic brain tumor. Michael Archer, 35, joked with his colleagues that he was going deaf and his legs weren’t as strong