Meet the naked mole-rat: impervious to pain and cancer, and lives ten times longer than it should
The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet. At first glance, it looks like […]
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Intermittent fasting: what’s the best method?
Intermittent fasting is a method of dieting that restricts the amount of time you are allowed to eat. The appeal
Anger linked to illness in old age
Not all negative emotions are necessarily bad. In fact, they can direct your behaviour in useful ways. If you’re stuck
Type 2 diabetes: losing even a small amount of weight may lower heart disease risk
People with type 2 diabetes are often encouraged to lose weight. And recent studies have shown that losing a lot
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Ultra-processed food causes weight gain – firm evidence at last
We know we should eat less junk food, such as crisps, industrially made pizzas and sugar-sweetened drinks, because of their
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How often do we need to go to the gym? (And other exercise questions answered)
If you started 2019 with a resolution to lose weight or get fit then you may have found that you
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No time to exercise? Then this training programme might be for you
When it comes to exercise, what’s your excuse? Whether it’s lack of time, money or motivation – sometimes the lure
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Scandinavia may not be the happiest place on Earth after all
The Nordic countries are consistently ranked as the happiest countries in the world according to World Happiness Reports published since
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How people manage their intake of tempting foods
It’s happened to most of us – we walk past a restaurant, cafe or bakery and something catches our attention.
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Intuitive eating: a ‘diet’ that actually makes sense
Diets for weight loss usually involve restriction. The 5:2 diet relies on restricting calories, and the ketogenic diet relies on
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