Feeling itch is a warning from your skin.
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Itch is usually caused by something harmful, or something our body assumes might be harmful when actually it’s not.
Walking has a variety of health benefits.
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Many of us are programmed to aim for 10,000 steps a day. This target is not right for everyone – but we can all benefit from setting step goals to increase our activity.
One in six healthy people report problems with bloating.
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People who bloat don’t produce more abdominal gas than others but they might have problems getting rid of it.
If it’s been out longer than four hours, it’s best to throw it away.
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Did you forget to put the leftovers away? If it’s only an hour or two, that’s OK, but as the temperature drops under 60 degrees, the risk of bacterial growth – and food poisoning – increases.
We still don’t know what types of bacteria are truly beneficial.
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Probiotics might avert a case of diarrhoea, or they could mean your gut takes longer to return to normal.
Physical activity is just as important for people over 65 as anyone else.
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It’s never too late to start exercising, and age isn’t a reason to stop either.
Better out than in.
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Holding on too long triggers a build up of intestinal gas that may eventually escape via an uncontrollable fart.
A study found the headache went away when participants were given decaf but didn’t know.
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We’ve all experienced that tense pain in our heads when we’re withdrawing from caffeine. But why?
Once you have a cold, taking vitamin C supplements won’t do anything.
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From vitamin C to chicken soup, there are many supposed remedies for treating a cold. Here’s what the evidence says.
Symptoms of the flu generally develop more quickly and are more severe than the common cold.
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Most adults get two to three colds per year, while the flu is less common but more severe. Here’s how to stop spreading them to others.
Men respond better to structured “weigh-ins” than women.
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For some people, self-weighing could be the key to losing or keeping weight off; while for others, it may do harm.
Yawning increases our alertness.
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We don’t have evidence that can point us to the exact purpose of yawning. But there are several theories.
Fruits and vegetables are wonderful for our bodes in many ways.
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Research shows eating foods with a lower glycaemic load, and more fruits and vegetables, will improve your complexion.
Some people experience cramps frequently after vigorous, high-intensity exercise.
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It’s not just elite sportspeople who get muscle cramps. If you’ve ever experienced one, you’ll know how painful they are. But why do we get them, and is there anything to be done?
There are a few different types of stye – and if you’re in lots of pain you’ll know yours is the infected kind.
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The only way to prevent a stye is to keep your eyelids clean and free of grime that can block your glands.
With so many products on the market, it’s hard to know which supplements are scientifically proven to work.
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Here are some of the more popular sports supplements on the market today, separated into categories based on how effective and safe research shows they are.
Worrying about not being able to sleep pushes it further away.
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If you’re tossing and turning in the middle of the night, these techniques may help you to nod off.
There’s lots going on in the lives of four-year-old boys, including how to regulate their emotions. Let’s not blame their hormones.
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Some parents think their four-year-old boy’s emotional outbursts and aggressive behaviour can be blamed on their hormones. Here’s why that’s a myth.
Don’t look down … do we develop a fear of heights because of past bad experiences or are some of us just born that way?
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There are two schools of thought to explain people’s height phobias: evolutionary and behavioural.
Some cultures believe drinking alcohol will kill the germs that cause a sore throat or a tummy bug.
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Wine has long been known for its disinfecting and cleansing properties. So can it kill flu and other bugs? And what about other types of alcohol?
If you start running the same distance every day you’ll increase your base level of fitness, but you’ll plateau after a while.
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The more you exercise, the more your body adapts to it. Here’s how you can improve the gains from your training.
Pores are self-cleaning, so you don’t need to rip out or scrub off their contents.
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Many of us would have seen, if not tried, various products claiming to clean the dirt out of our pores. But do we need to?
The type of fatty acid is what’s most important when choosing a spread.
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Depending on the overall quality of your diet and intake of saturated fats, you may need to swap your butter for margarine.
Many people cover their face with makeup every day, potentially causing irritation.
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Many of us cover our faces with foundation and other beauty products every day. Here’s what we know about whether they are doing us damage.
Women are vigilant about avoiding alcohol and smoking during pregnancy, but what about stress?
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Most pregnant women are aware of the advice to quit smoking, avoid alcohol, and fear soft cheese, but much less is done to avoid stress during pregnancy, despite its harms.