29 h. ago Trust your gut: The foods you need to boost those friendly bacteria, and improve your health

Gut health has become the buzzword in wellness circles and with good reason.

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39 h. ago The accessible exercise that could support addiction recovery

Research suggests running might help with recovery from addiction

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58 h. ago The major health benefits that come with dancing later in life

Experts about how taking to the floor can boost both health and wellbeing

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59 h. ago Do chlorophyll and collagen really work? Here’s what the evidence says

Experts have revealed whether the buzz is backed by science or whether your money might be better spent elsewhere

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61 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing is back: All the health benefits of dancing later in life

Get ready to shimmy on the sofa and tap your toes as Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to our screens very soon.

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63 h. ago What is creatine? The bodybuilder supplement that dates back to the 1830s

Although creatine is certainly not a new discovery, its popularity and sales have continued to grow

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65 h. ago Best luxury olive oils: Top EVOO for flavour and health benefits

Discover the finest extra virgin olive oils to enhance your dishes, improve digestion, and lower cholesterol

Society

5 d. ago Pepsi Max lover gives up her favourite drink and its shocked at health benefits

Journalist Jess and her fella agreed to only drink Pepsi Max on weekends and stick to water throughout the week and she was so shocked at the results she is determined to keep up her new habit

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6 d. ago DWP update on four conditions that qualify for ‘ongoing’ PIP awards

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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6 d. ago The herb linked to reduced inflammation, lower anxiety, and reduced blood sugar

One of the world’s oldest herbs, use of cilantro dates back to Ancient Egypt

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6 d. ago This is what happened when I drank and ginger and turmeric shot every day for a month

Some of what happened was surprising.

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6 d. ago I’ve been drinking kombucha for years and it’s transformed my gut health – here’s how

This fermented probiotic drink has numerous health benefits, says Emilie Lavinia

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8 d. ago Spending just 15 minutes in nature can have this surprising health benefit

Researchers found both stationary and active time in nature can boost mental health

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8 d. ago The common spice found to lower cholesterol and support heart health

Ginger has a rich history in traditional medicine, and modern science is catching up

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8 d. ago How much protein you really need – and the dangers of taking too much

Protein plays an essential role in body functions such as growth, immunity and digestion, but balance is key

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9 d. ago Calvin Harris and Vick Hope appear to share ‘placenta capsules’ photo – here’s what the experts say

Calvin Harris shared a photo of capsules that appear to contain placenta as he congratulated his wife on her ‘primal wisdom’

Culture

9 d. ago How old is too old to pick up running? Here’s what the science says

While all exercise comes with the risk of injury, there are three things runners can do to reduce the likelihood of getting hurt

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2 w. ago Why it’s important to protect your hearing as you age – and what experts suggest

What’s most important about hearing health how it helps people stay engaged, say experts – here’s how to support itA recent study examined the potential link between hearing loss and dementia, suggesting that treating hearing loss can help the brain. Although the possible connection is still being untangled, study co-author and audiologist Nicholas Reed advises prioritizing hearing health regardless.“There are already more than enough established benefits related to hearing care,” says Reed, a faculty member of the NYU Langone Health Optimal Aging Institute. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gwyneth: The Biography by Amy Odell review – Gwyn and bear it

There’s glamour, Goop and ghosting in this an unsparing account of Paltrow’s worldGwyneth: The Biography opens, where else, with the vaginal egg, an episode that has come to stand for Paltrow’s general ability to sell dumb ideas to credulous rich women using widespread mockery as her marketing rocket fuel. (In case you need a reminder: this was the $66 jade egg Paltrow sold via her lifestyle brand Goop that promised various health benefits upon insertion.) Amy Odell’s book, billed as delivering “insight and behind-the-scenes details of Paltrow’s relationships, family, friendships, iconic films”, as well as her creation of Goop, takes no particular stand on this, nor on many of Paltrow’s more divisive episodes, instead offering us what feels like an earnest jog back through the actor and wellness guru’s years of fame. The author writes in the acknowledgments that she spoke to 220 people for the book, in which case we have to assume that a great many of them had little to say.To be fa...

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3 w. ago Who needs quinoa? 17 overlooked and affordable superfoods, from peas and potatoes to popcorn and even sugar

Can’t afford goji berries, spirulina or turmeric – or just don’t like the taste? Most kitchens are full of healthy but unglamorous alternatives. Nutrition experts name their favouritesWhat is a superfood? According to Italian scientists writing in the journal Frontiers in Food Science and Technology in February, the term was coined in the 1960s to describe foods that could fight malnutrition. It wasn’t until the 00s that it was co-opted to sell exotic and expensive ingredients to health-conscious customers. During the pandemic, interest in so-called superfoods increased again, especially those said to “boost immunity” and “protect against pathogens”.The researchers, Giulia Santunione and Giuseppe Montevecchi, define superfoods as “a marketing term used to describe nutrient-dense foods claimed to have health benefits”. In sales terms, the superfood label has been a huge success. The global superfoods market is projected to rise from an estimated $155.2bn in 2022 to $344.9bn by 2033. ...

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