3 d. ago Scientists pinpoint fitness habit that might matter most for a long life

Exercise variety - not just amount - has been linked to lower risk of premature mortality

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7 d. ago Poem of the week: Now, Mother, What’s the Matter? by Richard W Halperin

An exploration of what constitutes the literary arts – plus all the ‘troubled hearts’ and demons that accompany it – through the lens of Shakespeare’s HamletNow, Mother, What’s the Matter?Only the monsters do not have troubled hearts. Life is for troubled hearts. Art is for troubled hearts. For my whole life, Hamlet has been a bridge between. Hamlet’s ‘Now, mother, what’s the matter?’ is life on earth. Something is always the matter, and not just for mothers. (As I write this, the Angelus rings.) Every character in Hamlet is troubled, there are no monsters in it. I render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s — everything is troubled there and, if I am lucky, Caesar is troubled. I render unto God the things that are God’s and feel — want to feel? Do feel — that God is troubled. I also render unto art. But I have no idea what art is. What Edward Thomas’s ‘Adlestrop’ is. What the luminous chaos of The Portrait of a Lady is. What The Pilgrim’s Progress is. My feet knew the way befor...

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1 week ago Scientists pinpoint hidden cause of high blood pressure, raising hopes for new life

Having too little 'beige fat' can send blood pressure levels skyrocketing, increasing the risk of serious problems like heart attack and stroke, scientists say.

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1 week ago Scientists pinpoint certain type of fat found naturally in the body which can help control blood pressure

Having too little 'beige fat' can send blood pressure levels skyrocketing, increasing the risk of serious problems like heart attack and stroke, scientists say.

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1 week ago Multimillionaire leader of Reform in Scotland refuses to reveal net worth

Newly-appointed Malcolm Offord, who became a Tory life peer in 2021, plans to stand for Holyrood in MayUK politics live – latest updatesThe multimillionaire financier who has been made leader of Reform UK in Scotland has refused to say how wealthy he is, claiming that is a private matter.Malcolm Offord, formerly a Conservative party life peer, was unveiled by Reform’s leader, Nigel Farage, as the party’s first Scottish leader, 10 weeks before a Scottish parliament election in which Reform is expected to win up to 18 seats. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Experts warn of cancer risk from additives found in everyday staples like ketchup, pickles and toothpaste: The ingredients to watch out for

An alarming new study has linked several preservatives commonly found in some cured meats, toothpaste, salad dressings, ketchup and mustard with an increased risk of developing cancer.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint link between eating a diet high in additives and preservatives with increased risk of cancer

An alarming new study has linked several preservatives commonly found in some cured meats, toothpaste, salad dressings, ketchup and mustard with an increased risk of developing cancer.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint the 10 everyday habits common in people who live to 100... how many do YOU do?

Scientists studying Blue Zones - regions of the world where people live into their 90s and beyond - noticed the inhabitants have some similar traits.

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3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint potential reason why more people than ever are getting migraines

The reason behind a worrying rise in worsening migraines could be the environmental impacts of climate change, say experts.

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