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Childhood adversity doesn’t just affect our choices – according to new research, it also weakens the body’s fundamental ability to stay healthy in old age.
‘Don’t mind me dear, I’ve got joint problems.’
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Cannabis use among the baby boomer generation is on the rise, here’s why.
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When day zero arrives in Cape Town, the routine surveillance systems that monitor disease outbreaks will be enhanced to pick up new diseases.
No, being thin doesn’t mean you can live off junk food.
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Most people assume the only reason to eat healthy foods is to stay slim. But being slim doesn’t mean you’re healthy, and doesn’t mean it’s OK to eat junk.
Is the observation that the standard of living stagnated until 1820 reliable?
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Despite the technological advances that humanity has known for millennia, the standard of living did not begin to rise until around 1800.
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Current cholesterol tests in the UK are outdated and are putting lives at risk.
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Why are people from some states so much healthier than others? Despite what you may hear, it’s not just about genetics or poor choices.
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Turns out taking antioxidant supplements after exercise doesn’t do much to help reduce muscle soreness after all.
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Biofortification – enhancing the micronutrient concentration of staple crops – offers a sustainable solution to hidden hunger.
Waking up to this every morning would surely give you more will to live.
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Pet owners will often swear their beloved pooch or moggie does wonders for their wellbeing, and now we have empirical proof.
Despite the marketing hype, antioxidants can be harmful when consumed in excess.
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Antioxidants are meant to be good for us, but not all antioxidants are equal.
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The Northern Irish party were horrified at the suggestion that Brexit might mean different customs rules. But when it comes to women’s rights, it’s a different story.
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Our obsession with gut health, diet and well-being is far from new: the Victorians had very similar concerns.
The prime minister claimed the number of available beds has gone up.
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Theresa May claims there are more beds available across the NHS than there used to be.
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The use of big data at work could promote well-being – but only in very specific conditions.
Do not be derailed by news reports that exercise is bad for the heart. Taking more exercise is a New Year’s resolution to stick to. Exercise reduces risks of depression, cancers, heart disease, stroke and sudden death.
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Taking more exercise is a New Year’s resolution to stick to. Exercise reduces risks of depression, cancers, heart disease, stroke and sudden death.
Stay fresh.
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It might be cold and dark, but that’s good news for your pooch and for you if you want to improve your fitness and exercise more.
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Cold water drowning kills many people every year. But can it also provide curative benefits? We asked an expert.
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Tasty, nutritious, traditional – it’s a seasonal superfood. Here’s the evidence.
Many Australians celebrate Christmas, even those who don’t identify as being Christian.
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If you’re a non-believer, then staying away from Church may be the best thing for your psychological health this Christmas.