‘Tip-of-the-tongue’ moments less likely in fitter older people
You meet with a friend and tell her about a great book you’re reading. “It’s by a really famous author. […]
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Exercise
Walking fast is better for your long term health – especially as you age
Some of us like to stroll along and smell the roses, while others march to their destination as quickly as
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A hip fracture in the elderly is often a death sentence
The news of an elderly relative has broken a hip tends to sound alarm bells, perhaps more than breaking another
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Science or Snake Oil: do skinny teas boost weight loss?
weight loss teas are becoming common, with advertisements claiming dramatic results often appearing online. Do the big promises match the
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Considering knee surgery? Read this first
Knee surgery is common. Young adults have their anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed after tearing it when playing sports. Middle-aged people
How exercise can boost your brain function
In Canada, approximately one in five adults will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, with similar numbers reported in
Why do we get muscle cramps?
Many of us know the feeling of a cramp – whether you’ve been struck down on the sports field or
Does foam rolling actually do any good?
Foam rolling was once for professional athletes only. These days it’s hard to walk into a gym without tripping over
A head injury could cost a footballer more than the World Cup
Liverpool goalkeeper, Loris Karius, made crucial errors during the recent Champions League final, including throwing the ball to Real Madrid
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The lifestyle factors that cause cancer – and why many people are still confused by the risks
About a third of cancers could be prevented with lifestyle changes – that’s roughly a million cases of cancer in