How not to overeat this Christmas
Christmas is notoriously a time of indulgence: there are all of the chocolates, cheese boards, mince pies, nuts, crisps – […]
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Non-alcoholic drinks: how healthy are they?
A few years ago, alcohol-free beers and wine were a rarity. And what was available was pretty execrable. Today, the
Nature versus nurture: how modern science is rewriting it
The question of whether it is genes or environment that largely shapes human behaviour has been debated for centuries. During
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Nicotinamide (NAD+). Can New Anti-ageing Supplement Turn Back Clock?
Recently, a new molecule has been added to the list of possible anti-ageing drugs: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD+ for
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Anxiety: a playlist to calm the mind from a music therapist
A recent experiment explored whether certain kinds of music can reduce anxiety during a complex task and concluded that some
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Prince Andrew claims he ‘didn’t sweat’ – here’s the science of sweating
Sweating is a controversial topic at the moment. In his extraordinary recent BBC interview, Prince Andrew dismissed some of the
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Why it’s better to exercise before breakfast
Exercise is recommended for people who are overweight or obese as a way to reduce their risk of developing type
How to be fit in your 60s and beyond
Ageing is inevitable and is influenced by many things – but keeping active can slow ageing and increase life expectancy.
Snacking: the modern habit that could be putting your health and waistline at risk
Cakes, biscuits and energy bars are, for many people, just staples of everyday life – the snacks that keep them
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Gut bacteria work in teams new study finds – here’s why that’s important for your health
Latest research reveals that microbial teamwork is actually much more important than a single species working alone. Our digestive tract
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