5 h. ago Reason women's farts smell worse than men's and why foul trumps can be a health boost

When it comes to farting, experts have found that the female is indeed deadlier than the male - and they think they know why after conducting tests which saw judges conduct blind sniff tests

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6 h. ago The affordable tea that can boost gut health and reduce inflammation

Rooibos has scientifically proven effects as an antioxidant

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12 h. ago Stop keeping bread in cupboard and use heathier storage option instead

A study has found that storing bread in a different place can significantly reduce blood sugar spikes and boost gut health

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18 h. ago Over a pint in Oxford, we may have stumbled upon the holy grail of agriculture | George Monbiot

I knew that a revolution in our understanding of soil could change the world. Then came a eureka moment – and the birth of the Earth Rover ProgramReport: Experts say seismic waves can check soil health and boost yieldsIt felt like walking up a mountain during a temperature inversion. You struggle through fog so dense you can scarcely see where you’re going. Suddenly, you break through the top of the cloud, and the world is laid out before you. It was that rare and remarkable thing: a eureka moment.For the past three years, I’d been struggling with a big and frustrating problem. In researching my book Regenesis, I’d been working closely with Iain Tolhurst (Tolly), a pioneering farmer who had pulled off something extraordinary. Almost everywhere, high-yield farming means major environmental harm, due to the amount of fertiliser, pesticides and (sometimes) irrigation water and deep ploughing required. Most farms with apparently small environmental impacts produce low yields. This, in r...

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37 h. ago The side dish that may boost gut health and support the immune system

The spicy fermented cabbage dish has been enjoyed for centuries in Korea

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52 h. ago Taking a break from social media will boost your mental health

A Harvard University study found young adults benefited from a seven-day break from social media

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56 h. ago Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists

Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquencyHaving a dog in the home could help boost teenagers’ mental health, research suggests, with scientists adding this could in part be down to the sharing of microbes.Prof Takefumi Kikusui, of Azabu University in Japan, who led the work, said being with dogs could reduce owners’ stress and stimulate the release of the bonding hormone oxytocin. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago How to REALLY boost your immune system this flu season – and the truth behind a 'quick fix'

The powerful strategies top health experts are using to strengthen their immune systems and stay healthy during cold and flu season

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3 d. ago ‘Those who eat Chilean salmon cannot imagine how much human blood it carries with it’

The country is the world’s second-largest producer of the popular fish, and the biggest supplier to the US, but its farms are beset by accusations of dangerous labour conditions, antibiotic overuse and ecological harmJulia Cárcamo López’s house faces the sea, near enough to hear the gulls calling through the salt-encrusted windows. She lives in the small town of Maullín, on the edge of Chile’s Patagonia, an area where almost everyone works in the fishing industry.Outside, it is drizzling and the sky is darkening as she recalls 1 May 2019, one of the worst days of her life. “Two men knocked on my door and told me they had bad news: my husband had had an accident while working at sea,” she says. Since then, she has discovered that the accident seems to have been caused by negligence. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Gastroenterologist says eat bananas of exact colour to boost gut health

Dr Saurabh Sethi has listed four fruits you need to get more of for better digestion

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7 d. ago Daily drink cuts blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation and heart disease

New research and a number of studies have linked one drink every day to a boost in health

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8 d. ago Kate bonds with toddlers as she learns about project to boost health visitors

The future Queen’s Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has launched the programme with Anna Freud, a leading mental health charity.

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8 d. ago The ingredient that can lower cholesterol and boost heart health

Beans are one of the most affordable and nutritious foods out there

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8 d. ago Kate arrives at Anna Freud charity as project to boost health visitors launched

The princess is patron of the children’s mental health charity.

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8 d. ago Picking out your Christmas tree this weekend? This is how to choose one that can boost your health... and help banish festive stress

Christmas brings with it a rich tapestry of aromas-and one in particular has been scientifically proven to boost your health.

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9 d. ago Women over 60 can boost their health by using sex toys, study says

New study suggests that many older women use sex toys to promote orgasm, which may promote positive health outcomes

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9 d. ago The vegetable that can lower cholesterol and boost heart health

Beans are one of the most affordable and nutritious foods out there

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1 week ago Drinking this number of cups of coffee a day appears to slow biological aging

Moderate coffee intake could boost health by preserving the length of telomeres which sit on the end of chromosomes, changes to which are part of the ageing process

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1 week ago Inspirational Ayrshire youngsters hailed for contribution to families and communities

The funding boost and award recognition has boosted the profile of the health and social care partnership, the achievements of the carers and shone a bright light on their successful link-up.

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1 week ago This food could boost heart health without any other changes needed, experts say

Adding this food to your diet could lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research

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