Exercise Sharpens the Brain

It is well known that exercise increases our fitness levels by making the muscles more resistant to fatigue. Past research has found exercise spurs the birth of new mitochondria -- structures in the cells that produce the body's energy. Now, a team from the University of South Carolina has revealed that a regular gym session could sharpen the mind in exactly the same way. They have found that regular treadmill workout helps in brain functioning.

Sleep Improves with Age

Contrary to common wisdom, sleep gets better with age, with adults in their 80s getting better sleep than any other age group. More than a person's biological age, a new study suggest, it's factors like stress and underlying depression or illness that tend to affect quality of rest.

When such influences are taken out of the equation, elderly adults aren't any more likely to report sleep problems  than younger adults in their 20s and 30s, shows a study done in the US, reports journal Sleep.

Anorexia is Socially Transmitted!

Anorexia is a socially transmitted disorder that is more common in countries such as France where women are thinner than average, reports new research from the London School of Economics (LSE).

The "economic analysis" of Anorexia, using a sample of nearly 3,000 young women across Europe, concluded that peer group pressure is one of the most significant influences on self-image and the development of Anorexia and appeared just as the autumn/winter season is winding up with Paris Fashion Week.