It’s normal to wake up several times during the night, even if you don’t remember it. But feeling sleepy during the day could be a sign there’s something else going on.
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Having a dog is linked to lower risk of dying over the long term. But there can be some downsides for physical and mental health.
Legend says Marie Antoinette’s hair turned white the night before she faced the guillotine. This is a myth – but some kinds of damage and stress can make your hair go grey prematurely.
Apps that track your menstrual cycle are part of a ‘femtech’ boom claiming to revolutionise women’s health. But many base predictions on an outdated idea of what’s normal.
Scraping or scrubbing will help prevent bacteria build-up and improve your breath. And knowing what a healthy tongue looks like can help you spot early signs of disease, including cancer.
Suspicion around monosodium glutamate persists. But there is no evidence MSG is harmful, and a sprinkle in your cooking may boost its flavour while reducing your sodium intake.
Sparkling water is more acidic than still water. But it’s a myth the bubbles damage your bones or impede digestion.
Taking your supplement at the right time of day and with certain foods can boost how your body absorbs the iron.
People who use their voice a lot for work are usually eager to get back to normal – and are more likely to force their voice before it’s ready.
Fears that TikTok is “serving up” drug content to impressionable users have prompted calls for all drug content to be censored on the platform. But that would remove useful health advice too.
Front line professionals need more support and time.
The right diet, combined with moderate low-impact exercise, can benefit people with osteoarthritis.
Who is your preferred source of health advice? Gwyneth Paltrow? Pete Evans? Dr Google is new and improved and beats these guys hands down.
We chose ten magazines, based on their popularity, and judged the quality of the health advice in them.
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Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey
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Professor of Nutritional Medicine, University of Surrey
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Professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Honorary Research Fellow, Macquarie University
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PhD Candidate, Drug Policy Modelling Program, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer, Digital Technology & Pedagogy, La Trobe University
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Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Edinburgh
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Professor of Women's Public Health, Institute of Clinical and Applied Health Research, University of Hull
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Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer of Speech Pathology, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Sports Nutrition, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
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Senior Teaching Fellow, Medical Program, Bond University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Professor and Head of Discipline - Oral Health, University of Newcastle
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Conjoint Associate Lecturer in Medical Biochemistry, University of Newcastle
