Even light physical activity has health benefits
Most people probably don’t think of everyday activities – such as hanging out the washing or putting away the groceries […]
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Does cannabis cure cancer? We asked an expert
For thousands of years people have used cannabis for recreational, ritualistic and medicinal purposes. In the modern era, the latter
Younger adults with inflammatory disease at greater risk of anxiety and depression
The often painful and stigmatising nature of chronic inflammatory disorders, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, can take a toll
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What is pain and what is happening when we feel it?
If someone has a pain in his hand […] one does not comfort the hand, but the sufferer Philosopher Ludwig
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Mindful eating: the Victorian food trend that could help you lose weight and transform your health
In recent years, mindfulness – defined as “a mental state or attitude in which one focuses one’s awareness on the
Is healthy food is more expensive than unhealthy food?
The idea that healthy food costs more than junk food is something I hear a lot. Students tell me they’d
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Don’t have time to exercise? Here’s a regimen everyone can squeeze in
Have you recently carried heavy shopping bags up a few flights of stairs? Or run the last 100 metres to
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We have weaker bones than our hunter-gatherer ancestors – this is what you can do about it
Technology is continuously advancing to make our lives “easier”, more efficient and often more sedentary. All of this has an
Can A Vegan Or Vegetarian Do A Low Carb/Ketogenic Diet?
At first blush, vegans and ketogenic dieters don’t have a lot in common. One eats no meat; the other eats
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‘Smiling depression’: it’s possible to be depressed while appearing happy – here’s why that’s particularly dangerous
The term “smiling depression” – appearing happy to others while internally suffering depressive symptoms – has become increasingly popular. Articles