5 h. ago I moved to the sauna capital of the US. Could I take the heat?

A thriving sauna culture is growing in frosty Minnesota as people warm to the health benefits and sense of communityHow much do you spend on health and wellness a month?First there was the sauna, which I loved. A small building with a stove inside to make you sweat seemed perfect for the middle of winter, when the priority was getting warm. I felt my sinuses clear from the sauna heat, and that alone is enough of a health benefit for me – I have a toddler, so I basically have permanent congestion thanks to winter daycare germs.Then came the hard part. After the saunas heated to about 180F (80C), walking outside was a relief. But I had to amp myself up to descend a step ladder into the ice, and I was pretty sure I would hate it. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago A walking expert says you don’t need to walk 10,000 steps a day for most health benefits – here’s why

Fitness is a personal venture, and your daily step goal should be too – here’s how to set one, according to an expert

Science

26 h. ago Best multivitamins for adults and the benefits they provide explained

Stay in tip-top health with these daily pills

Politics

34 h. ago Inside PIP: The ‘broken’ health benefit Labour could cut even further

People with first-hand experience of the health benefit speak to The Independent

Politics

36 h. ago DWP could announce proposed changes to PIP and other disability benefits next week

Speculation is growing over proposed changes by the UK Government to health and disability benefits.

Politics

39 h. ago BBC Morning Live Dr Oscar shares diet switch linked to '17% lower death risk'

Last week, Harvard Univesity spotlighted the health benefits of swapping one ingredient in your diet. Now, Dr Duke has shared his verdict

Events

41 h. ago Women's protein powder with '75 health benefits' that 'tastes amazing'

Sune is created for women, by women, to support your health and fitness goals. The formula is packed with vitamins, minerals and superfoods to benefit your body

Science

58 h. ago People over State Pension age urged to claim new health payment worth up to £108 each week

Nearly 170,000 people on Attendance Allowance will move to a new payment this year.

Economics

62 h. ago The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – do no harm

A doctor’s brilliant study of the dangers of overdiagnosis, from ADHD to long CovidWe swim in oceans of quackery. The media is flooded with misinformation about health and pseudo-diagnoses based on vibes rather than evidence. Books awash with error and supposition swamp our charts, penned by people uniquely unqualified to write them. Our ears are filled with popular podcasts claiming health benefits but really just peddling unregulated dietary supplements. And Robert Kennedy Jr, a man who has spent a lifetime spewing antivaccine jibber-jabber, is now US secretary of health. Vaccination is arguably the most successful health intervention in history (with the possible exception of sanitation), and now more than ever we should be basking in the fact that a global pandemic was brought to a close by safe and effective vaccines.But here’s the conundrum: medical diagnoses are on the rise across the board, in many cases dramatically, and this is fuel for the medical disinformation industry....

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63 h. ago Nutritionist shares one extra ingredient to give coffee 'incredible' health benefits

Putting seeds in your coffee could make all the difference

Events

3 d. ago Giving blood could offer surprising health benefits and 'cut cancer risk'

A new study suggests giving blood causes beneficial genetic changes in our blood cells

Events

3 d. ago New DWP plans to help people on benefits with mental health conditions into work

The DWP is set to announce an overhaul of the health and disability benefit system this month.

Politics

4 d. ago Best mushroom supplements to shop in the UK and the health benefits explained

Demystifying the world of functional and adaptogenic mushrooms

Politics

4 d. ago Reeves's plan to cut welfare triggers a Labour revolt: Sickness benefits claimants face health checks and long

Labour MPs have been warning of 'deep concern' over 'draconian' curbs with details expected to be announced as soon as tomorrow.

Politics

7 d. ago I walked 10,000 steps with a weighted backpack every day for a week – here are five reasons I’m not stopping

Use rucking to upgrade your walks, build strength and boost your fitness

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7 d. ago DWP benefits most at risk of facing 'painful cuts' as part of major overhaul

According to reports, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to make a series of "politically painful" cuts designed to reduce the "huge growth" in the UK's health-related benefits spend

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8 d. ago DWP shares major Jobcentre update as part of plans to overhaul disability benefits

According to reports, the work coaches are already employed by job centres, but they will be "redeployed" to different areas to offer tailored and "intensive" support to people on health-related benefits

Politics

9 d. ago Revealed: Nearly a million Londoners say they can't work full

Big increase in young Londoners unable to work due to poor mental health

Economics

1 week ago Mountain biking explodes in Scotland: Searches soar over 125%

Mountain biking is booming in Scotland, with more people discovering the sport's adrenaline-pumping appeal and health benefits, and numbers only prove that – in 2023, the mountain bike market surged past £5.4billion and is expected to reach almost £11.94billion in 2030.

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2 w. ago Skechers £84 trainers that 'don't even blister after 15,000 steps' reduced to £9 in Sports Direct deal

"I have the worst feet for getting blisters in any type of shoe possible. I did 15,000 steps a day for almost a week walking around Rome and Venice in these and I didn't didn’t get a single blister"

Economics