Short Sleep Increases Risk of Death, Study Suggests

Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, May 07, 2010
A new study has found that people who sleep for less than six hours each night are 12% more likely to die prematurely than those who get 6-8 hours. The study, published in the journal Sleep, provides evidence of the direct link between short duration of sleep (less t ...

Just 5 Minutes of 'Green Exercise' Boosts Mental Health

Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, May 07, 2010
Just five minutes of exercise in a "green space" such as a park, can boost mental health, researchers claim. This study adds to growing evidence that combining activities such as walking or cycling with nature boosts well-being. From an analysis of 1,252 people ( ...

Broccoli Extract Stops Growth and Spread of Breast Cancer, Study Finds

Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, May 07, 2010
Broccoli is already well known as a superfood - it is a highly nutritious vegetable and a potent cancer-fighter. Scientists now believe that it could hold the key to the fight against breast cancer, because it contains a chemical capable of targeting the cells which fue ...