Sugar improves memory in older adults – and makes them more motivated to perform difficult tasks at full capacity – according to new research by the University of Warwick.

Does this sound like someone you know? He or she spends too much time in front of screens, gets a little exercise and eats a diet high in fat and low in fruits and vegetables.

Evidence shows that people with existing heart problems or who are at risk of developing them, are ignoring medical advice and not taking enough exercise. New medical treatments have helped people to live longer despite these health problems, but this is causing an escalating burden on public health systems worldwide.

Some men have fertility issues making it difficult for them and their partner to get pregnant; in fact, male infertility accounts for an estimated 40% of fertility problems in couples who have difficulty conceiving.

The technique is safe but needs to be optimized for longer-lasting results.

A new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests that more than one-third of adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential to cause depression or increase the risk of suicide, and that because these medications are common and often have nothing to do with depression, patients, and health care providers may be unaware of the risk.