Why alcohol after sport and exercise is a bad idea
Drinking alcohol after sport is a social ritual that has become ingrained in Australian culture, and it seems professional athletes […]
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Exercise
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
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
Do athletes really need protein supplements?
Protein supplements for athletes are literally sold by the bucketful. The marketing that accompanies them persistently promotes the attainment of
Six things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia
An ageing population is leading to a growing number of people living with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for
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Old man strength: is dad really stronger?
Sometimes, older men seem to possess incredible strength for their age. People call it “old man strength”. But is it
Exercise can slow the ageing process – a professor explains how
The tradition of sending a telegram to every British citizen on their 100th birthday was started just over 100 years
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Have we got the causes of type 2 diabetes wrong?
The proportion of adults with diabetes around the world has risen from 4.7% in 1980 to more than 8.5% today.
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Best way to avoid back pain? Lift heavy things
Most people think that the human spine is one of evolution’s great flaws. After all, around 80% of adults suffer
Want to try the latest fad diet? Just ask your local pharmacist
Welcome to the tenth and final instalment of The science behind weight loss, a series in which we separate the
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