Just like humans, these little birds don't associate with each other randomly during the long winter months. They have specific individuals and/or groups they choose to be with.
As we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, it seems the right time to reflect on the most important changes in consumer behaviour we've seen, and to make some predictions about COVID-19's lasting and pervasive effects on how we shop.
Several immunisations are recommended from the age of 65, including shingles and influenza, as your immunity starts to wane and your risk of serious illness increases.
Based on discussions with colleagues and patients, we may see resolutions driven by loss, guilt and anger, plus a rush on common types of self-improvement resolutions and a greater drive for overall life changes.
If every calorie in food were the same, you wouldn't expect to see weight-loss differences among people who eat the same number of calories that are doled out in different types of food
"Brain fog" is not a medical or psychological term, but a lay term that aptly describes the fogginess in thought experienced by many women during menopause.
Certain headaches, such as migraine episodes or tension headaches, may have triggers that set them off, including certain foods, sleep deprivation, particular smells, or emotional stress.
With international and domestic routes reopening, airlines are offering a range of special deals on airfares, but don't expect the cheap fares to last. Here's why.
Biodiversity researchers are calling on citizen scientists to contribute data to fill information gaps, identify species declines and inform management decisions.
Even if you were trying to eat healthier, indulgent foods are often displayed more prominently in supermarkets and shops during the holidays, making it difficult to pass up on our favourite foods and drinks.
Similar to cluttered pantries or office spaces, which make it hard for adults to focus, having too many toys around the house can make it difficult for children to concentrate, learn, and develop important skills around play.
Our diet has an influence upon sleep patterns by affecting the sleep hormone melatonin. For example, foods rich in the essential amino acid tryptophan are commonly cited as helping sleep, as tryptophan helps produce melatonin
The team identified 14 regions containing DNA markers important for stool frequency. Individual genes and their specific biological functions still need to be characterised.
We also know that loss of excess weight tends to be more permanent in children and young people, which could be related to a more flexible weight set point.
