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‘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

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

Greek, flavoured or fermented: How to make sure the yogurt you’re buying is actually good for you

Do you take yours Greek, flavoured, fermented, or packed with probiotics? Sucked from a pouch, spooned over compote, frozen into a pot or free from “bits”? There is a yogurt for every food foible, nutrition trend and health concern. According to market researchers Mintel, it may even be the answer if you’re feeling blue since 25 per cent of Gen Z y...

2024-04-16T06:01:52Z

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

Experts warn GPs on prescribing antipsychotic drugs for dementia

Doctors are being urged to reduce prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients after the largest study of its kind found they were linked to more harmful side-effects than previously thought. The powerful medications are widely prescribed for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia such as apathy, depression, aggression, anxiety, irritability, delirium and psychosis. Tens of thousands of dementia patients in England are...

2024-04-17T22:41:09Z

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

7 health benefits of goji berries

These berries are often called a 'superfood', but do their health benefits warrant the label?

2023-11-22T05:44:35Z

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

'I wanted to train for longevity'

2024-04-10T09:08:29Z

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

Four unhealthy habits – and how to break them

Whether it’s smoking, vaping, caffeine, alcohol, or late-night snacking, it can be very hard to kick an unhealthy habit. Just ask Adele. The singer previously gave up her 25-a-day cigarette habit, but she just can’t seem to quit caffeine, and has been left with withdrawal symptoms including migraines and “the shakes”. “I decided this week to stop d...

2023-08-23T13:08:16Z

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

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

What is melasma? We asked the experts everything you need to know and how to treat it

Plus, the best products to buy to tackle it

2023-06-02T11:07:43Z

Scientists offer hope for ultra-rare disorder that has plagued the north of England

Scientists offer hope for ultra-rare disorder that has plagued the north of England - Neuroferritinopathy is an incurable brain disorder with no treatment

2024-03-21T07:24:16Z

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

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

Drink up!

2024-04-17T09:35:36Z

Why it’s so difficult to sleep in the heat – and what can you do about it

Is there anything more bothersome than trying to sleep in the heat? You toss and turn, flipping the pillow over and over to try to find the cool side, coated in a sticky sheen of sweat. Nothing you do seems to help you sleep. So why is it so difficult to sleep in the heat and what can you do about it? Temperature is an incredibly important facet of...

2023-09-06T08:30:35Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bookmark this for later.

2024-01-13T10:13:53Z

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

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

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

You asked, we answered

2024-04-15T11:49:22Z

The healthiest convenience foods and the ones to avoid – from baked beans to supermarket bread

It’s five o’clock, and the white-knuckle ride through the aisles is in full swing. I, along with what feels like half the neighbourhood, am grimly slaloming my way through the obstacle course that is my local supermarket. Yes, I want to get my groceries at the farmer’s market and the local independents too. But the reality is, a good chunk is going...

2024-03-30T08:01:08Z

BMI influences efficacy of nerve-stimulation treatment for sleep apnea, study finds

A nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that originally was approved only for people with body mass indexes (BMIs) in the healthy range recently was extended to patients with BMIs up to 40, a weight range generally described as severely obese. A healthy BMI ranges from 18.5 to ...

2024-04-04T19:59:06Z

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

How I reversed my type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes – and what I wish I’d known earlier

Three people tell i how they put their type 2 diabetes into remission, and expert Dr Lucy Chambers explains what to do after diagnosis

2023-05-01T07:04:30Z

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

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

Living with vitiligo: 'my makeup was a mask I used to face the world for 20 years'

Living with vitiligo: 'my makeup was a mask I used to face the world for 20 years' - Elj Abid wore makeup for two decades to hide his battle with vitiligo, a rare autoimmune skin condition. Before his wedding day he ditched the foundation and now uses his experiences to raise awareness

2024-03-29T11:11:49Z

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

Top 9 health benefits of raspberry leaf tea

Top 9 health benefits of raspberry leaf tea By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains the benefits of raspberry leaf tea, both as a herbal remedy and as a support during pregnancy FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | EMAIL What is raspberry leaf tea? Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are popular red berries that are native to Europe ...

2023-08-16T22:38:23Z

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

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

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

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

The slow-carb diet may help with weight loss, but is it safe?

Here are the benefits and potential risks

2024-04-17T11:17:11Z

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

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors - How to lower your stroke risk at every age

2024-02-04T16:07:01Z

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

Here's the best protein bars ranked by a nutritionist

From Grenade's Carb Killa to Beachbar's Chocolate Almond Crunch...

2023-10-11T16:11:21Z

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 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

AI device detects heart failure by scanning feet

AI device detects heart failure by scanning feet - Heartfelt Technologies says device can prevent up to three quarters of all hospital readmissions

2024-04-16T12:29:29Z

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

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