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• New bandages 'to be inspired by human scabs'
  30 May 2013
  New wound dressings are being developed, taking inspiration from human scabs.

• Stress and exhaustion 'can make us maintain healthier habits'
  28 May 2013
  A US study suggests that when we are run down, we are just as likely to turn to the gym as we are to fast food and film marathons.

• 15 mins of exercise per day 'could add 3 years onto life expectancy'
  9 May 2013
  A study revealed that doing just 15 minutes of exercise each day could add an extra three years onto people's life expectancies.

• Exercise 'can help improve your professional life'
  9 May 2013
  Research shows that taking exercise each day could help to make you a more valuable employee, as well as a more healthy individual in general.

• Brits blaming 'time pressures of work for their lack of exercise'
  9 May 2013
  A new study has shown that four in ten Brits are blaming their professional commitments for their lack of exercise.

• Do happy couples put on more weight than unhappy ones?
  9 May 2013
  A new study by the Southern Methodist University in Dallas has looked into how marital satisfaction can affect weight gain.

• Diabetics 'may be more at risk of coronary artery disease'
  8 May 2013
  Research shows that sufferers of diabetes may be more at risk of developing plaque build-up in their coronary arteries.

• Youngsters with autism engage more with videogames, says study
  19 April 2013
  A researcher has discovered that children and teens with autism are more likely to become addicted to videogames and screen-based media.

• Short-term hearing loss 'not as damaging as previously thought'
  17 April 2013
  New research has shown that short-lived hearing loss as a result of exposure to loud noises is in fact a natural function of the body and not long-term damage.

• People 'cut back on exercise time to prepare food'
  17 April 2013
  An international study has revealed that adults who spend more time preparing a meal on a particular day are likely to cut back on exercise as a result.