Health

Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?

Doing 90 minutes to two hours of weight training per week can greatly reduce the risk of an early death, according…

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Ice cream headaches can reveal a surprising amount about your health

If you’re having ice cream headaches often, it might be worth seeing if it runs in your family and taking…

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Prostate cancer screening only for ‘a few thousand’ high risk men

Only “a few thousand” men who have a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be screened…

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Why moving about is key for children’s health – and happiness

Children are less physically active than they used to be. Scientists are now finding practical and effective ways to encourage…

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Feeling drained? Eight types of hidden work cause women to feel overwhelmed

Sociologist Leah Ruppanner said about why women are still taking on most of the cognitive burden of running a household,…

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Five minutes of exercise a day could help millions of people live longer

Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring long-term benefits to our health. Some mornings,…

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I tried the UK’s ‘saltiest’ sandwich – here’s what I learned

I couldn’t resist. This week it was revealed a chicken sandwich is packing as much salt as five McDonald’s cheeseburgers – putting…

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New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. Around 246…

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Five breathing exercises that can have a lasting impact on your health

Rooted in ancient practices, the modern science of breathwork is revealing how a few minutes spent focusing on your breathing…

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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency

There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise…

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