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Scandi girls set the bar when it comes to healthy living – as a Health Editor, I swear by these 5 hacks

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2024-01-13T10:13:53Z

How many healthy years do you have left? Use our tool to find out

By 2030, a baby girl born in the UK will have a life expectancy of 85.3 years and a baby boy, 82.5 years. These predictions, based on a study led by Imperial College London in collaboration with the World Health Organization, show a huge increase from the 46-year life expectancy of babies born in the early 1900s. We are, as the statistics show, liv...

2024-04-18T07:01:49Z

Baylor study reveals role of newly inherited DNA variants in recessive diseases

You have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on the surface. In a study that spans more than a decade, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have looked at generations of families in a specific population to reveal the role newly inherited D...

2024-04-10T17:50:08Z

Sleep anxiety: 13 tips to deal with 'the fear' at bedtime

We know, stressing less is not easy - but you shouldn't be losing sleep over it

2024-04-11T13:56:10Z

Long Covid may be the body trying to fight off other viruses

Long Covid symptoms may be driven by the reactivation of dormant viruses such as herpes, scientists have suggested, after finding evidence of inflammation in the blood of sufferers. At the last count by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) last year, some 1.9 million people reported symptoms of long Covid, which can include fatigue, brain fog a...

2024-04-08T15:50:26Z

How much should I weigh?

In association with Nutracheck How much should I weigh? By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free Shedding pounds to improve your health and reach your ideal weight can be a challenge, but how do you know when you get there? Why is weight used as a measure of health? The reason we’re so obsessed with weight is n...

2023-08-18T12:22:13Z

Working too many hours ‘is making us sick and poor’

Working too many hours ‘is making us sick and poor’ - ‘Our work now is making us sick and poor,’ professor says

2024-04-17T01:11:10Z

How many litres of water should you drink a day and does tea count?

Drink up!

2024-04-17T09:35:36Z

‘I started resistance training at 65 and significantly reversed my severe osteoporosis’

'I wanted to train for longevity'

2024-04-10T09:08:29Z

The best SPFs for your face as picked by our beauty expert - from Simple, L'Oreal and more

If you don’t want your face to look like a tatty, leather handbag then read on.

2024-04-06T06:17:46Z

Skin Solutions: Your definitive guide to rosacea

From triggers to treatments, the experts break down everything there is to know about the skin condition

2024-04-15T10:19:50Z

Cup of black tea could help prevent Covid infection, study finds

Cup of black tea could help prevent Covid infection, study finds - Black tea reduced the virus by 99.9 per cent in the mouth, researchers found

2024-04-09T10:25:07Z

Is porridge healthy?

Is porridge healthy? By Nicola Shubrook – Registered nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free Registered Nutritionist Nicola Shubrook outlines the benefits of porridge and why it makes s...

2023-08-16T22:31:09Z

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.

2023-11-10T00:01:31Z

Like Getting Healthy, Getting Wealthy Requires Good Habits

Building your financial health and an adequate retirement nest egg can most reliably be achieved through commitment, discipline, routine and accountability.

2023-06-24T12:02:37Z

The intuitive self-care rituals that Bobbi Brown lives by

The make-up artist and entrepreneur on her personalised approach to wellness

2024-04-09T11:47:30Z

9 health benefits of cardamom

9 health benefits of cardamom By Jo Williams – Registered nutritionist Cardamom can balance blood sugar, improve digestion and kill bacteria. Learn more about the benefits of this aromatic spice. What is cardamom? Cardamom – named the 'queen of the spices' – belongs to the same spice family as ginger. It's cultivated in India, Sri Lanka and Central...

2023-11-16T05:31:34Z

I felt hopeful after my GP referred me. Four years on, I'm still waiting to be seen

It has always felt like an uphill battle to be properly seen and heard.

2024-04-15T13:04:18Z

‘A Mars bar in a yellow skin’: the truth about bananas

Health experts have long sung the praises of the humble banana, and it’s no surprise. They’re readily available, count as one of your five a day, and at just around 90 calories per fruit, are packed with the essential mineral potassium, which scientists believe could be crucial in the battle against high blood pressure (a third of adults in England...

2024-02-23T14:27:04Z

I lost two stone exercising for just 25 minutes a day – this is how I did it

As a surgeon, I have a full-on week. I used to work at a hospital that was 50 miles away and would have to be at work by around 7.45am and wouldn’t get home until around 8pm; plus, I have two daughters, aged nine and six, and life often feels like a mad rush. Luckily, I have since moved hospitals and now work closer to home, so my commute is shorte...

2023-05-09T13:55:51Z

I swear by this potent skincare ingredient for my face, but these are the 6 best retinol body lotions for your routine

This way for tighter, brighter skin

2024-04-17T09:07:33Z

Protein Is Vital for Building Muscle. Here's How to Work out How Much You Need

Everyone knows we need protein to build muscle, but how much is enough?

2022-09-02T14:33:50Z

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death - Thousands of people all wore an accelerometer device on their wrist for seven days to measure exercise levels

2024-03-05T23:32:36Z

Ballerina gave up career to study how dance can help MS sufferers

Ballerina gave up career to study how dance can help MS sufferers - Emily Davis moved to Scotland in 2021 to study how dance can benefit sufferers of multiple sclerosis.

2024-04-14T23:10:39Z

I spent almost three years trying to find out what was causing my pain

It now takes almost 9 years to get diagnosed.

2024-03-06T16:56:02Z

Is bacon bad for you?

Is it safe to eat bacon? Does eating processed meat increase your risk of cancer? Dietitian Emer Delaney looks into the research

2024-03-13T05:09:04Z

Diabetes test may lead to late diagnosis for thousands of South Asian people in UK

Diabetes test may lead to late diagnosis for thousands of South Asian people in UK - New research has identified a genetic variant amongst people of South Asian heritage that affects the results of the HbA1c test.

2024-04-15T23:12:40Z

New vaccine promises broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and other sarbecoviruses

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Wisconsin, USA, have developed a broad-spectrum vaccine that can protect against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants as well as bat sarbecoviruses. The ...

2024-04-18T00:59:00Z

It's loved by celebrities and trainers alike - so, is there any truth in the claim Pilates can transform your body?

A deep dive into the current research.

2024-04-17T09:07:25Z

Top 5 health benefits of avocado

Top 5 health benefits of avocado By Jo Lewin – Registered nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free From toast toppings to desserts and smoothies, avocado is often touted as a health food. Registered nutritionist Jo Lewin takes us through the nutritional highlights of this versatile fruit Interested in trying our FREE 7...

2023-08-18T12:22:42Z

Dealing with chin hair? 6 health conditions that could be causing it

Plus, why you should never ignore it

2023-07-12T16:08:46Z

Turmeric may be as effective as medicine for treating indigestion, study says

Turmeric could be just as effective for treating indigestion as medicine, a study suggests.

2023-09-12T09:08:29Z

Top 5 health benefits of turmeric

Top 5 health benefits of turmeric By Jo Lewin – Registered nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free More than just an ingredient in curry, this bright orange spice boasts several health-promoting properties. So, why is turmeric good for you? Nutritionist Jo Lewin explains the benefits. Interested...

2023-08-16T22:30:11Z

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a study by University of Virginia researchers suggests a promising new approach to finding answers, one that could lead to advances in the study of other neurological dis...

2024-04-18T04:28:50Z

The real risk of travelling without insurance

There has been a lot of news recently about the soaring cost of car insurance. A few weeks ago Which? reported that premiums had gone up by more than 25 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year. It’s a situation made more infuriating because we have no choice but to cough up. If you drive a car, you have to insure it. But that is not the ca...

2024-04-15T14:20:18Z

How many calories can you burn swimming? Cardio, strength, and weight loss benefits

You asked, we answered

2024-04-15T11:49:22Z

What is acid reflux and when do you need to see a doctor

What is acid reflux and when do you need to see a doctor -

2024-02-19T15:42:36Z

14 of the best sun creams for the face, from just £8

It's the most important step in your skincare routine.

2024-04-15T14:27:35Z

Struggling with stubborn weight gain? Try these 12 ways to rev up your metabolism

Eating and movement go hand in hand

2024-03-07T11:44:39Z

Top 5 health benefits of peppers

Top 5 health benefits of peppers By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free Available in red, yellow, orange or green, bell peppers are a versatile ingredient. Nutritionist Kerry Torrens reveals their nutritional benefits. What are peppers? The fruit of the bell pep...

2023-08-16T22:30:19Z

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment - Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she retained 45 pounds in water weight that made her question whether a return to top form was even possible

2024-04-17T16:22:52Z

Pertussis and its symptoms: How to prevent disease

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an infectious disease that affects the respiratory system. The illness is known for severe coughing fits that can last for months. It is crucial to know how to protect your child in a timely manner, according to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the Doc.ua. About the disease Pertussis is often confused with a co...

2024-01-24T11:55:15Z

Public needs to lose weight to help cut NHS waiting lists, says health minister

Public needs to lose weight to help cut NHS waiting lists, says health minister - Eluned Morgan, the cabinet secretary for health in Wales, has called for the public to lead healthier lives to tackle growing NHS waiting lists.

2024-04-18T16:42:09Z

‘I had to do an 80-mile trip’: the stress caused by UK drug shortages

Patients have described the effect on their health and wellbeing of the “new normal” of drug shortages in the UK, which has led to three-month delays and 80-mile round trips to acquire medication. Simon Bell, a 43-year-old data analyst from Tyne and Wear, has cystic fibrosis and requires medication that allows him to digest food. “For people with cystic fibrosis, the part of our pancreas which releases enzymes and allows us to digest food...

2024-04-18T17:41:35Z

I asked my mother’s neurologist what caused her stroke. ‘Depression,’ he said

When I asked my mother’s neurologist what caused her stroke – she bore no evident cardiovascular risk – he said, “depression.” I must have looked blank because he elaborated: “She sat still for too long, and a clot formed.” It lodged in the left occipital lobe of her brain, and she lost her ability to read. Depression, says Professor Craig Ritchie,...

2024-04-05T08:00:57Z

Let's talk about why you don't need to be 'healed' before dating

The latest online discourse says we do…

2024-04-18T10:43:28Z

The muscle miracle: can I build enough in my 60s to make it to 100 – even though I’ve never weight-trained?

I’m not good with unexpected questions. There’s always a chance I’ll blurt out something crass, irrelevant or just plain dumb. So when I was filling in the forms for some personal training and got to “Whose physique would you like to emulate?” I think I did quite well to choose “Daniel Craig at his peak”. By that of course I meant Craig’s Bond days, when the media would drool over his “enviable six-pack, bulging biceps and washboard stomach”....

2024-04-07T13:00:18Z

I was 29 and noticed that my arm was stiff - weeks later I was diagnosed with Parkinson's

When I was first diagnosed ten years ago I was just 29, the same age as the Back to the Future star. The world was shocked when he revealed his news in 1998, admitting that he’d been diagnosed seven years earlier. Ironically, when I was 29, I was working as a web designer for the charity Parkinson’s UK. As an experiment, some of my colleagues were ...

2024-02-13T08:01:33Z

Cannabis compound d-limonene reduces anxiety-inducing effects of THC

A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team has added to evidence that a chemical found naturally in cannabis (also known as marijuana) can -; in the right amounts -; lessen the anxiety-inducing effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive sister chemical found in cannabis. The...

2024-04-12T07:07:42Z

Five gynae red flags women should never ignore

The average woman outlives her male counterpart when it comes to longevity, but no one claims we have it easy when it comes to our health. From having to deal with periods and childbirth to the heartbreak of infertility and the inconvenience of menopause symptoms, much of our intimate health is sensitive to discuss, if not downright taboo. But we s...

2024-04-05T09:00:58Z