17 h. ago Even tiny tweaks to sleep, exercise and diet can give you a longer life, study finds

Researchers say combined effect of sleep, physical activity and diet larger than sum of individual behaviours

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45 h. ago Why a morning run is best for your heart, but evening squats help you sleep: Read our guide on WHEN to exercise for the biggest benefits

Research shows working out between 6am and noon cuts the chances of developing the condition by 21 per cent, whereas exercising in the ­afternoon or evening reduced the risk by about 14 per cent

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5 d. ago What’s the easiest way to get healthy? I tried biohacking my life to live longer

Small changes to sleep, diet, and exercise can have significant benefits – and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustmentsA week into the first lockdown of the pandemic, I vowed I would never set foot in a gym again. This pledge seemed in keeping with the confused fatalism of the moment, but it turned out to be one of the few promises to myself I have ever kept.Since then I’ve become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one’s lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a new study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours – sleep, diet, and exercise – can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional 5 minutes of sleep, 2 minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Can the tiniest of changes to sleep, diet and exercise help me live longer?

A study found small changes to key behaviours can have significant benefits, and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustmentsA week into the first lockdown of the pandemic, I vowed I would never set foot in a gym again. This pledge seemed in keeping with the confused fatalism of the moment, but it turned out to be one of the few promises to myself I have ever kept.Since then I’ve become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one’s lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours – sleep, diet, and exercise – can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional five minutes of sleep, two minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago How to hack your health this winter with food – five recipes that boost immunity, mood and gut health

Winter can be tough on the body, from low mood and fatigue to coughs, colds and sluggish digestion. Nutritionist Jo Travers shares five evidence-based ways to support your health through diet – plus five easy, comforting recipes designed to boost immunity, gut health and energy when you need it most

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8 d. ago Oprah admits she was a ‘major contributor’ to diet culture that led to her own shame

The former talk show host wrote about her role in diet culture in her new book ‘Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like To Be Free’

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2 w. ago I suffered from plaque psoriasis all over my body... doctors kept prescribing me steroids but a diet swap changed my life

MMA fighter Chad Mendes' severe psoriasis cleared completely after he adopted a drastic new elimination diet.

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2 w. ago I’m a dietitian. These are the foods you should eat more of if you are 60

Make sure you are feeding your body with the nutrients it needs

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2 w. ago Five ways to improve your health this year – and none rely on losing weight

Many New Year's resolutions focus on weight, yet long-term health is shaped by a much wider set of habits

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2 w. ago What is ‘oatzempic’? The TikTok trend that promises easy weight loss

Dietitians have revealed the truth about the drink that claims to be a ‘natural alternative’ to medication

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2 w. ago These New Year’s resolutions will improve your health – and none are about losing weight

Many new year resolutions focus on weight, yet long-term health is shaped by a much wider set of habits

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3 w. ago Most adults will gain half a kilo this year. Here are seven ways to avoid it

There are steps you can take to build lasting habits that will make weight creep a thing of the past

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3 w. ago I’m a nutrition expert. Here’s what I wish everyone knew about weight loss

If you’re not seeing big changes on the scales, it may be more helpful to shift your focus

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3 w. ago Experts pinpoint the perfect amount of exercise AND sleep to reduce the risk of illness and early death

A study by Australian researchers has revealed the right amount of sleep to optimise daily step count, to help stave off illness and an early death.

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3 w. ago How the ‘chrono diet’ can boost your sex life, sleep and brainpower – it’s all about the RIGHT timing

LIFE can feel like it’s all about timing, whether it’s being in the right place at the right time to meet the love of your life, or saying the right thing at the exact moment to avoid disaster or win promotion. But can we apply that kind of thinking to our diets? Wouldn’t it be...

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3 w. ago Research may have found the secret to delaying chronic illness in old age

A study followed more than 2,400 people for 15 years. Here’s what it found

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