63 h. ago Teenagers who sleep longer and earlier are likely to do better at tests, study finds

The study showed that those who slept longer and earlier had better reading, vocabulary and problem solving skills than their counterparts

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3 d. ago Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk | Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli

As temperatures rise and countries back off their decarbonization efforts, we must confront a reality central banks can’t correctInflation is, at base, a tax on consumption – and it hits the poor the hardest, since they consume more of their incomes and the rich consume less.That’s one reason for concern over Donald Trump’s tariffs, which will disproportionately affect the poor. When the 90-day pause on the tariffs expires, it is reasonable to expect prices to rise, and by a lot.Mark Blyth is a political economist and professor at Brown University. Nicolò Fraccaroli is a visiting scholar at Brown University Continue reading...

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7 d. ago I fear I’m doing friendship wrong: why do we lose the art of just hanging out? | Carolin Würfel

Pre-planned lunch is fine but is rarely about true connection. Surely unstructured time with friends is betterThere’s a black and white image of the photographer and war correspondent Lee Miller and her friend Tanja Ramm. The two are having breakfast in bed at Miller’s studio in Paris, casually reading newspapers. Their faces are framed by untamed hair and they’re dressed in cotton shirts, with coffee cups in front of them. The image, captured in 1931, is quiet and intimate. They share a blanket, their arms touch. There’s no rush, no urgency. It’s a scene about love but, above all, it’s about friendship.When was the last time I lay in bed with a friend like that? For most of us, it was probably during school or university, when staying over or crashing at someone’s house was a regular occurrence – sometimes a necessity, but mostly just part of our routines. It kept us close. Staying in a friend’s room or apartment felt like being on an island – safe, cosy and fun. It was about whisp...

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7 d. ago Six foods you should eat every day if you want to lower your cholesterol

NHS figures show around 59% of people have raised cholesterol levels putting them at higher risk of heart problems or having a stroke

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7 d. ago Mum believes in 'unlimited' screen time and no bed time – but she has one rule

Single mum-of-four, Jeri-Leah, has caused as stir online after having had her video go viral where she explained that she does everything for her children and that they only have one rule to follow

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8 d. ago CT scan warning after doctors raise serious concerns about cancer risk

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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9 d. ago Experts warn virus that almost all of us have caught may dramatically raise risk of young dementia

A virus that has infected about two thirds of Britons, and millions more worldwide, could increase the risk of developing the memory robbing disorder dementia earlier, scientists warn.

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1 week ago Scientists warn rising heat could cause more mental health disorders

High temperatures are already worsening mental health, from anxiety to schizophrenia

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1 week ago Why having untreated high blood pressure could be a RISK FACTOR FOR dementia

For years we've known high blood pressure is bad for your health. It raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Now it's clear high blood pressure is also a major cause of dementia.

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1 week ago Why having 'normal' blood pressure could be a sign of dementia

For years we've known high blood pressure is bad for your health. It raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Now it's clear high blood pressure is also a major cause of dementia.

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1 week ago What is 'bed rotting' and is it as bad as it sounds? A sleep expert weighs in

According to a top sleep expert, Bed rotting involves people spending an excessive amount of time in their bed avoiding their responsibilities, but is it as harmful as we think?

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2 w. ago UPFs could raise diabetes risk if they have these additive combinations

A recent study has found that eating certain combinations of food additives can raise your risk of diabetes - and you don't need to eat them all at once to see the negative effects

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2 w. ago Scots in need of a wake up call as they are crowned the UK's sleepiest

Scots are officially the sleepiest people in the UK, with new research revealing that more than 70% of them skip their morning shower for extra time in bed.

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2 w. ago Cancer biologist reveals how just one alcoholic drink increases your risk of disease

Even the occasional cocktail or glass of wine can be harmful to your health, raising your risk of multiple diseases, including cancer, experts say.

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2 w. ago Dream expert reveals the surprising meaning behind some of the most common sleep fantasies

Dream interpreter Lisa Stardust spoke exclusively with DailyMail.com broke down some of the most common dreams and what exactly they mean.

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2 w. ago China retaliates with 84% tariffs as Trump says ‘great time to move companies to the US’ – business live

Stock markets down in UK and across Europe after steep declines in Asia, while turmoil spreads to bond market China announces 84% tariffs on all US goods in response to Trump’s 104%Bank of England warns Trump tariffs threaten global growth and raise risk of ‘severe shocks’Today’s tariffs follow Trump’s 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, including Australia, which came into effect at the weekend.US customs agents began collecting the unilateral tariff at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses on Saturday. Today’s measures are higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump tariffs threaten global growth and raise risk of ‘severe shocks’, says Bank of England

Levies have heaped pressure on government finances and increased chance of ‘further sharp correction’, report warnsTrump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partnersDramatic sell-off of US government bondsBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have put global growth at risk, the Bank of England has warned, heaping pressure on government finances and increasing the likelihood of “severe shocks” to the financial system.The Bank’s financial policy committee (FPC) said its global risk environment had deteriorated and “uncertainty had intensified” since its last update in November, with US tariff announcements contributing to a “material increase in risks to global growth” and inflation levels. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘Like sleeping in dirty clothes’: how often should you wash your linens?

Doing laundry can be a tedious task and how often you wash each type of item depends on how much contact it has with your skinIs there any domestic task more sisyphean than laundry? No sooner have you pulled a crisp, clean sheet on to your bed than it is time to strip it off and start over. Blink and a clean towel becomes dirty. Somehow, lives, careers and relationships must fit into the tiny slivers of time between loads.I don’t enjoy laundry; give me dish duty any day. I do, however, enjoy living in a clean space that doesn’t smell like a locker room. Textiles can really trap scent – and bacteria. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dementia warning as neurologist advises cutting out two foods that raise risk 13%

You can lower your dementia risk further by replacing these foods with plant-based alternatives, he said.

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3 w. ago Labour tries to seem in control while The Donald unleashes chaos on the world | John Crace

Underneath the measured words you could almost smell the panic as the government scrambled to come up with a plan to respond to Trump’s tariffsWith characteristic humility and good grace Hardly.Shortly after 9pm UK time on Wednesday, the Sun-Bed King made his way to the White House Rose Garden, looking every bit the dishonest bookie as he held up a board with every country’s separate tariff. He might as well have been signposting the odds on a global recession. Continue reading...

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