by Content Editor | Mar 15, 2021 | Science and technology
The idea of sperm racing furiously towards the egg – survival of the fastest if you like, is cemented into popular culture thanks to a certain Woody Allen movie. The most vigorous and energetic sperm stand the best chance of becoming an embryo – or so we...
by Content Editor | Feb 26, 2021 | Health & Lifestyle, Hot stories, Nutrition, Science and technology
We all know we can’t exactly “hack” fertility. What we can do though, is start to take control of our fertility in a way that is relatively simple yet effective. The key is to realise that lots of small changes can add up to a really big change, and that you can apply...
by Content Editor | Jan 18, 2021 | Hot stories, News, Science and technology
Thousands of women worldwide use fertility apps to figure out when they are fertile. Could these apps also help to control the spread of COVID-19? Natural Cycles is a popular app that uses information such as period dates and temperature readings. While there are many...
by Content Editor | Jan 10, 2021 | Health & Lifestyle, Science and technology
Declining sperm quality is a worldwide issue, and evening screen time might be making the problem worse. A new study appears to link smartphone and tablet use at night with poor sperm quality. This is the first study to show a clear correlation between exposure to...
by Content Editor | Jan 7, 2021 | News, Science and technology
By Kudakwashe Phiri The word Neanderthal conjures up imagery of simple, primitive, and prehistoric beings from a distant, almost unimaginable past. Contrary to popular belief however, modern humans possess remnants of Neanderthal DNA within their genes. This is a...