36 h. ago I went to bed 30 minutes earlier for one week. Here’s what happened

Millions of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep — and experts say it’s negatively impacting their lives

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46 h. ago Children as young as 6 influenced by gender stereotypes over what job they want to do

Research took place over three years and included pupils from 1,400 primary schools

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49 h. ago The shape of your brain could predict if you will develop dementia later in life

Scientists have discovered that the specific way an aging brain changes shape, such as its overall structure shifting and regions pulling apart, can serve as an early warning sign for dementia.

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5 d. ago Study challenges notion that Covid is ‘mild’ for children — finds life

More than 6 million American children suffer from long Covid which can lead to life-threatening complications

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5 d. ago Read about the life and legacy of Jane Goodall in these books

The pioneering activist dedicated her life to the study of chimpanzees

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8 d. ago Your parents' risky behavior as teens could take years off your life

If your parents engaged in a risky behavior around the time they hit puberty, it could end up taking years off your life as an adult, a newly presented study from researchers in Norway has suggested.

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1 week ago Experts reveal the personality traits linked to living a longer life

Those who are ‘organised, responsible and hardworking’ have a lower risk of dying, a new study suggests

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1 week ago Being organised and active may be predictor of longer life, study finds

Researchers find specific self-descriptions predict mortality risks better than broader categories such as extraversionBeing organised, active and helpful could not just make you a better person, it may even help you live longer. On the other hand, being frequently stressed, anxious or moody could be linked to a shorter lifespan.Researchers said their findings, published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research, could help doctors develop tools for predicting health risks based not only on blood pressure and cholesterol but also on how someone tends to think, feel and behave. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Closest advanced aliens may be nearer than expected – here's how we can reach them

Life on Mars might not be viable, according to a study, but aliens might not be as physically far as we first thought – with boffins creating a theory on how to reach them

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2 w. ago Divisive treatment provides relief for back pain in groundbreaking study

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide

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2 w. ago England's best place to retire is tiny town just 30 minutes from Manchester

The study considered factors ranging from life expectancy and house prices to the average cost of care homes, should they be required.

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2 w. ago New study supports the concept that you can be ‘fat but fit’

New research suggests that the lowest risk of death may not sit neatly in the traditional ‘healthy’ body mass index (BMI) range

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2 w. ago Adult star who quit to 'study the Bible' asks 'how did I ever' as the internet rages

Sarah Sizzle has seemingly angered a large portion of her fanbase after ditching her adult content in favour of a higher power and seemingly the greater religious good

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2 w. ago Childhood loneliness increases risk of dementia, study finds

People who lacked close friendships before the age of 17 were more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study

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3 w. ago People with insomnia more likely to develop dementia later in life, study finds

People who reported getting less sleep than usual were more likely to have lower cognitive test scores

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