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Health experts answer questions on winter wellness
Dr Gary Jackson, Dr Christine McIntosh and Dr Anthony Jordan discuss Covid-19, flu and RSV with health reporter Hannah Martin.
Dr Gary Jackson, Dr Christine McIntosh and Dr Anthony Jordan discuss Covid-19, flu and RSV with health reporter Hannah Martin.
Walking faster may help slow down ageing
Scientists from the University of Leicester have studied genetic data from over 400,000 middle-aged UK Biobank participants and found that a faster walking pace, independent of the amount of physical activity, was associated with longer telomeres....
Scientists from the University of Leicester have studied genetic data from over 400,000 middle-aged UK Biobank participants and found that a faster walking pace, independent of the amount of physical activity, was associated with longer telomeres....
Muscle memory: the lesser known fitness aid
Has it been a while since your last workout? Don’t sweat it. Thanks to a lesser-known fitness phenomenon called ‘muscle memory’, your former fit self might not be too many burpees away. The idea is that once you’ve learnt to build a certain amou...
Has it been a while since your last workout? Don’t sweat it. Thanks to a lesser-known fitness phenomenon called ‘muscle memory’, your former fit self might not be too many burpees away. The idea is that once you’ve learnt to build a certain amou...
The 5-minute office friendly workout
Docs say that getting off your tush will help you live longer and look better. Do these moves at the top of every hour, and you can claim 35 minutes of exercise by the end of
Docs say that getting off your tush will help you live longer and look better. Do these moves at the top of every hour, and you can claim 35 minutes of exercise by the end of
How to tackle low blood pressure
If you have low blood pressure you might experience dizziness when standing up, light-headedness or even fainting. Younger people and women are especially prone to it. We offer some simple tips to ease your way through the day.
If you have low blood pressure you might experience dizziness when standing up, light-headedness or even fainting. Younger people and women are especially prone to it. We offer some simple tips to ease your way through the day.
Dogs can reduce pain
This is the first kind of research that proves that dogs are medicinal, and can help elevate feeling of optimism and decrease emotional and physical pain.
This is the first kind of research that proves that dogs are medicinal, and can help elevate feeling of optimism and decrease emotional and physical pain.
Pregnancy myths
Pregnant women receive so much well-intentioned advice: They should eat "for two", but don't eat any raw meat. They should also be careful when exercising and should never lift anything heavy. DW gets to the bottom of the most common advice.
Pregnant women receive so much well-intentioned advice: They should eat "for two", but don't eat any raw meat. They should also be careful when exercising and should never lift anything heavy. DW gets to the bottom of the most common advice.
BC 007: New drug combats fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome is marked by persistent, extreme tiredness. Doctors recognized the condition a century ago. Yet there's still no treatment for it. Now a new heart drug -- BC 007 -- is giving patients hope.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is marked by persistent, extreme tiredness. Doctors recognized the condition a century ago. Yet there's still no treatment for it. Now a new heart drug -- BC 007 -- is giving patients hope.
Neglected tropical diseases
The WHO categorizes nearly 20 diseases as 'neglected': Affecting about 1.7 million people, they generally afflict the world's poor and historically have not received as much attention as other diseases.
The WHO categorizes nearly 20 diseases as 'neglected': Affecting about 1.7 million people, they generally afflict the world's poor and historically have not received as much attention as other diseases.
(f)actually healthy: Eye-related myths and facts
Can you really tell if someone is sick by checking their iris? Is reading in the dark really bad for our eyes? Does looking at screens make you nearsighted? Learn which of these beliefs are merely myths, and what actually improves optic health.
Can you really tell if someone is sick by checking their iris? Is reading in the dark really bad for our eyes? Does looking at screens make you nearsighted? Learn which of these beliefs are merely myths, and what actually improves optic health.
Tips for mindfulness exercises
City life is often hectic. With Martin Schmid's mindfulness exercises you can avoid stress and find calm. Even when you are waiting at the traffic lights.
City life is often hectic. With Martin Schmid's mindfulness exercises you can avoid stress and find calm. Even when you are waiting at the traffic lights.
The best home gym equipment, according to fitness experts
Having a proper home gym can be an advantage for those hoping to lead a healthier life. If you have the space and the ambition, here are a few quality pieces that could set your home gym apart...
Having a proper home gym can be an advantage for those hoping to lead a healthier life. If you have the space and the ambition, here are a few quality pieces that could set your home gym apart...
23st office worker sheds 8st 10lb after seeing himself in a video and 'shouts it from the rooftops'
A 23st office worker who has shed 8st 10lb in 16 months after being horrified by his size in a friend's video vows to "shout about it from the rooftops" to encourage plus-sized men to talk about their weight rather than "suffering in silence". On...
A 23st office worker who has shed 8st 10lb in 16 months after being horrified by his size in a friend's video vows to "shout about it from the rooftops" to encourage plus-sized men to talk about their weight rather than "suffering in silence". On...
How do you put mental health first at work?
Do you think your mental health and happiness would improve if you quit your job? We’re in the midst of the ‘Great Resignation’, with swathes of people quitting, spurred on by a pandemic-induced shift in priorities. Seeking better mental wellbein...
Do you think your mental health and happiness would improve if you quit your job? We’re in the midst of the ‘Great Resignation’, with swathes of people quitting, spurred on by a pandemic-induced shift in priorities. Seeking better mental wellbein...
Small changes make a huge difference when it comes to healthy eating
Healthy Eating. Health experts say making small changes to your diet could yield positive results. Health experts say making small changes to your diet could yield positive results.
Healthy Eating. Health experts say making small changes to your diet could yield positive results. Health experts say making small changes to your diet could yield positive results.
Bounce into fitness
Looking for a more intense workout…or trying to get back into fitness after an injury? Well then, some experts say you should strap on a pair of rebound boots. The boot cr
Looking for a more intense workout…or trying to get back into fitness after an injury? Well then, some experts say you should strap on a pair of rebound boots. The boot cr
Brooke Burke's exercises to burn holiday body fat are her gift to you
Fitness guru Brooke Burke wants to help you stay healthy this holiday season from her Malibu home. The TV personality shared her healthy tips and workout routine with Page Six. Learn how to stay in shape
Fitness guru Brooke Burke wants to help you stay healthy this holiday season from her Malibu home. The TV personality shared her healthy tips and workout routine with Page Six. Learn how to stay in shape
Statistics to take into account and which to ignore when exercising
Exercising is an action that deserves to be controlled in order to take advantage of its benefits. Know the statistics that determine the results of physical exercise.
Exercising is an action that deserves to be controlled in order to take advantage of its benefits. Know the statistics that determine the results of physical exercise.
Omicron Patients Becoming 'Really Sick in a Different Way'
Yahoo! News reports a leading ER doctor says coronavirus infections associated with the Omicron variant are"making people really sick in a different way". Experts note that fewer Omicron patients required oxygen compared to those infected by previ...
Yahoo! News reports a leading ER doctor says coronavirus infections associated with the Omicron variant are"making people really sick in a different way". Experts note that fewer Omicron patients required oxygen compared to those infected by previ...
Don't Confuse Diet Culture With Being Healthy
As many now focus on new health resolutions for 2022, experts say it's important to remember that being skinny and being healthy aren't mutually exclusive. There are several reasons why Americans make New Year's resolutions. Often the culprit is d...
As many now focus on new health resolutions for 2022, experts say it's important to remember that being skinny and being healthy aren't mutually exclusive. There are several reasons why Americans make New Year's resolutions. Often the culprit is d...
How to be more timely
Have you been rolling out of bed with minutes to spare? Maybe you've been wondering to yourself: "where does all the time go?" Strive to be on time with these helpful tips...
Have you been rolling out of bed with minutes to spare? Maybe you've been wondering to yourself: "where does all the time go?" Strive to be on time with these helpful tips...
Five ways to kickstart your day
Nick Woodward, founder of Essential Living (essentialliving.co.uk) has shared his. Meditate. Carving out some time in the morning to meditate has many benefits for general health and wellbeing including improving interpersonal relationships and r...
Nick Woodward, founder of Essential Living (essentialliving.co.uk) has shared his. Meditate. Carving out some time in the morning to meditate has many benefits for general health and wellbeing including improving interpersonal relationships and r...
Is marijuana helping or hurting your sleep?
A common trope among users of marijuana is how useful it can be in helping one fall asleep, but new research shows that may not be the case
A common trope among users of marijuana is how useful it can be in helping one fall asleep, but new research shows that may not be the case
Is depression a real illness?
Loss of drive and joy, depressed mood, sleep disturbances, but also suicidal thoughts - these are symptoms of depression. There are still many misconceptions surrounding the topic.
Loss of drive and joy, depressed mood, sleep disturbances, but also suicidal thoughts - these are symptoms of depression. There are still many misconceptions surrounding the topic.
Boosting the immune system naturally
The immune system needs planty of micronutrients and vitamins to work efficiently. Liver, sunflower seeds, almonds and pulses all give it a natural boost.
The immune system needs planty of micronutrients and vitamins to work efficiently. Liver, sunflower seeds, almonds and pulses all give it a natural boost.
This 89-year-old trapezist proves age doesn't matter
The next time you think you’re too old to fly through the air, think about Betty! She isn't letting age stop her from being a trapeze artist.
The next time you think you’re too old to fly through the air, think about Betty! She isn't letting age stop her from being a trapeze artist.
Top 10 terrible things stress does to your body
These stress symptoms might just stress you out. For this list, we’ll be looking at the worst overall effects of stress on people’s overall health.
These stress symptoms might just stress you out. For this list, we’ll be looking at the worst overall effects of stress on people’s overall health.
How To Break Up With Your Therapist
The relationship with a therapist is a lot like dating, and it can be just as hard to break it off. Here are some tips for when you want to dump your therapist.
The relationship with a therapist is a lot like dating, and it can be just as hard to break it off. Here are some tips for when you want to dump your therapist.
Everything you need to know about safely building muscle
If you’re in a rut at the gym or want to set yourself a challenge, you might come to a point in your training where you want to start building muscle. We asked two personal trainers their advice on how to build muscle safely.
If you’re in a rut at the gym or want to set yourself a challenge, you might come to a point in your training where you want to start building muscle. We asked two personal trainers their advice on how to build muscle safely.
People at risk of heart disease advised to get flu shot
The Houston Methodist review published an article in the Journal of the American Heart Association and they recommend getting vaccinated against influenza to reduce the risk of suffering heart problems .
The Houston Methodist review published an article in the Journal of the American Heart Association and they recommend getting vaccinated against influenza to reduce the risk of suffering heart problems .
Infrared light helmet could help dementia patients with memory loss
A pilot study by Durham University researchers has found that exposing volunteers to infrared light showed improvement in their memory. Dr Paul Chazot, who led the study, and Tracy Sloan, a volunteer, explain the study. The helmet, worth GBP7,2...
A pilot study by Durham University researchers has found that exposing volunteers to infrared light showed improvement in their memory. Dr Paul Chazot, who led the study, and Tracy Sloan, a volunteer, explain the study. The helmet, worth GBP7,2...
What you need to know for World Menopause Day 2021
Menopause is a natural part of the ageing process and refers to when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally
Menopause is a natural part of the ageing process and refers to when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally
Eating mushrooms may lower risk of depression
Technically a type of fungus, mushrooms are packed with all sorts of vitamins and minerals, and also add flavour and texture to many recipes
Technically a type of fungus, mushrooms are packed with all sorts of vitamins and minerals, and also add flavour and texture to many recipes
Spending time outdoors 'can improve mood and reduce anxiety'
Researchers from the University of York have reported that taking part in outdoor, nature-based activities led to improved mood, less anxiety, and positive emotions in study participants.
Researchers from the University of York have reported that taking part in outdoor, nature-based activities led to improved mood, less anxiety, and positive emotions in study participants.
How to start running
Running is a great option for exercise it is free, you can do it almost anywhere, and it burns more calories than any other mainstream exercise. It is good for your health, reducing risk of long-term illnesses, it can also boost your mood and keep...
Running is a great option for exercise it is free, you can do it almost anywhere, and it burns more calories than any other mainstream exercise. It is good for your health, reducing risk of long-term illnesses, it can also boost your mood and keep...
The worst move you can do for that pain in your neck
When your neck is tight and aching, your first instinct may be to do this one move over and over again to try and relieve the pain. Not so fast! Find out which move to avoid,
When your neck is tight and aching, your first instinct may be to do this one move over and over again to try and relieve the pain. Not so fast! Find out which move to avoid,
Why does the brain consume so much energy?
What's the size of a pineapple, weighs as much as a toaster and resembles a walnut? Our brain! And it consumes an enormous amount of energy.
What's the size of a pineapple, weighs as much as a toaster and resembles a walnut? Our brain! And it consumes an enormous amount of energy.
Five reasons to get back into the yoga studio
According to Karen Kirkness of Meadowlark Yoga (meadowlarkyoga.com), it may be time to consider returning to the gym or studio for a class
According to Karen Kirkness of Meadowlark Yoga (meadowlarkyoga.com), it may be time to consider returning to the gym or studio for a class
Gender in medicine - the expert's opinion
Jorg Blech is a journalist and author. On in Good Shape, he explains why men come down with Covid-19 more frequently than women do and why women live longer than men.
Jorg Blech is a journalist and author. On in Good Shape, he explains why men come down with Covid-19 more frequently than women do and why women live longer than men.
We talk to an expert about the liver
Gastroenterologist and nutrition expert Dr. Andreas Sturm talks about the liver and what we should and should not eat to keep it in good condition.
Gastroenterologist and nutrition expert Dr. Andreas Sturm talks about the liver and what we should and should not eat to keep it in good condition.
Pro-Tips for healthy running
Running improves our mood and reduces stress. It increases circulation and promotes mental health. Mike Horstmann from Berlin has run around 40,000 kilometers in his lifetime. Here are his tips for healthy running.
Running improves our mood and reduces stress. It increases circulation and promotes mental health. Mike Horstmann from Berlin has run around 40,000 kilometers in his lifetime. Here are his tips for healthy running.
Happiness boils down to these 3 things, according to Yale course
Yale psychology professors say the massive interest in the class has to do with significant questions about how to tend to one's personal mental health.
Yale psychology professors say the massive interest in the class has to do with significant questions about how to tend to one's personal mental health.
The 101 on Kundalini yoga
There are many different types of yoga with many nuances within each practice. Kundalini yoga is fast gaining popularity due to its blend of movement, sound, and breath
There are many different types of yoga with many nuances within each practice. Kundalini yoga is fast gaining popularity due to its blend of movement, sound, and breath
NSW records 1275 new local cases of COVID-19
Monday, September 13: NSW has recorded 1275 locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 and seven further deaths overnight, as Premier Gladys Berejiklian returned for the 11am press conference.
Monday, September 13: NSW has recorded 1275 locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 and seven further deaths overnight, as Premier Gladys Berejiklian returned for the 11am press conference.
NSW records 1599 new cases of COVID-19
Saturday, September 11: New South Wales has recorded 1599 new cases of coronavirus, Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced. Eight people have died from the virus including a person in their 30s.
Saturday, September 11: New South Wales has recorded 1599 new cases of coronavirus, Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced. Eight people have died from the virus including a person in their 30s.
Majority of mums ready to share unfiltered reality of parenthood
There's no question pregnancy, giving birth, and settling in at home with a newborn can be a challenging time with each person's individual journey differing.
There's no question pregnancy, giving birth, and settling in at home with a newborn can be a challenging time with each person's individual journey differing.
10 ways to improve your memory
New Sandi Toksvig-fronted series Can I Improve My Memory? is set to debut on Channel 4 from tonight (July 15), and will see celebrities attempting to bone up on niche subjects at breakneck speed. But can you improve your memory too?
New Sandi Toksvig-fronted series Can I Improve My Memory? is set to debut on Channel 4 from tonight (July 15), and will see celebrities attempting to bone up on niche subjects at breakneck speed. But can you improve your memory too?