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Looking after animals and saving the planet sounds like a good idea. But getting there is not as simple as a some people seem to imagine.
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If you think VO₂max is just important for athletes, think again.
Going through the menopause can be isolating for many women.
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Research shows two-thirds of women surveyed reported a moderate to severe impact on their working lives and some even left employment altogether.
Astronauts on space missions experience various physiological effects.
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Here’s what NASA scientists discovered when an astronaut went into space and his twin remained on Earth.
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Where to start amid all the equipment, classes and lycra.
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E-cigarettes may help smokers quit but research is still limited.
The idea that fat is lazy and thin is virtuous has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by industry and media today.
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Moralistic talk about food, exercise and bodies has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by corporations. Collectively, we can resist.
Remotely monitoring honeybee hives can help track the health of the colony.
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Remote sensors allowed us to observe the in-hive activities of honeybees, which could be key to keeping bee colonies worldwide healthy.
Long-term exposure to air pollution was linked to cognitive decline in elderly people.
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Air pollution is bad for our heart and lung health – and a new study says it may be bad for brain health, too.
Netflix and chill? It could well be shortening your life.
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Sitting too much might be killing you – this is what you can do about it.
The practise of ‘mindful eating’ can help you maximize the pleasure from rich holiday foods, without eating too much.
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From going out dancing to choosing smaller plates, two nutrition researchers offer some tips for reaping the fun of the holidays without destroying your health.
Many Muslim women say prejudice stops them from talking about their religion with healthcare staff.
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Muslim women in the UK don’t feel able to discuss their healthcare needs because of fears of islamaphobia.
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Britain – and many other countries – is facing an acute care crisis that is inextricably linked to the entrenchment of neoliberalism.
The current and former presidents at the funeral for George H.W. Bush in Washington.
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American military personnel must pass a fitness for duty exam before they serve. Nuclear weapons handlers undergo a rigorous screening process. Shouldn’t the president also undergo such exams?
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Just the act of eating each meal places a large degree of physiological stress on the immune system.
Just sitting on a park bench, completely ignoring each other.
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Americans are spending almost three and a half hours on their phones and tablets every day, twice the amount just five years ago. A behavioral scientist offers a few tips on how to take control.
Nurses will soon be required to provide support and access for e-healthcare.
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Nurses will be at the forefront of delivering digital healthcare, but are they prepared?
The popular diet isn’t quite the weight loss “miracle” people claimed it was.
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Recent study found it’s no more a “miracle” solution for weight loss than regular diets are.
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It’s time to stop shifting responsibility onto individuals, and start supporting deprived communities to live healthy lifestyles.
Modern life is weakening your bones.
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Analysis of bones from over hundreds and thousands of years ago suggests that our skeleton today is more fragile than that of our ancestors.