3 h. ago The diet that reduces the risk of premature death, cancer and diabetes

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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13 h. ago The diet that could prevent up to 15 million deaths across the world

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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13 h. ago A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

Australian researchers have revealed for some sleeping for an extra 15 minutes and making minor tweaks to their diet and exercise routine can slash their risk of an early death by 10 per cent.

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13 h. ago One diet slashes risk of premature death, heart disease and diabetes

The Planetary Health Diet has been linked to a 27 per cent drop in premature death

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14 h. ago Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversibleAir pollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age, according to an international review of studies.People are living longer and, while this is often painted as a challenge to healthcare systems, it is also something to celebrate. There are many opportunities to increase the quality of life in old age, maximise independence and minimise the amount time spent being ill. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Diet rich in fruit, veg and nuts could prevent up to 15 million deaths worldwide, study claims

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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20 h. ago Fruit, veg and nut diet ‘could prevent around 15 million deaths globally’

Experts say the planetary health diet is linked to a 27% reduced risk of premature death and fewer cases of diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

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32 h. ago Urgent warning as jewellery sold on Amazon is found to have 'high levels of cancer

Tests on jewellery by the Office for Product Safety and Standards found the rings contained high levels of cadmium. Exposure to the metal can damage the kidneys and bones.

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33 h. ago HMRC urges 758,000 adults to check if they have unclaimed child trust fund worth thousands

More than half a million young adults could be missing out on funds worth thousands

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35 h. ago Health minister with incurable cancer warns: ‘None of us know what’s around the corner’

The MP for West Lancashire, who is working on Labour’s ‘ten-year cancer plan’, was diagnosed with incurable metastatic breast cancer diagnosed last summer

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61 h. ago Suffering from recurring UTIs? Leading nurse says it could be a warning sign of deadly kidney cancer

Suffering from recurrent urinary tract infections could be a sign of kidney cancer, a nurse has warned.

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3 d. ago Researchers sound alarm on junk food addiction that is affecting 1 in 5 young women today

An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death

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3 d. ago ‘I am quite tough’: Schindler’s List star Embeth Davidtz on her explosive film about Rhodesia’s final days

After starring in Mad Men, Californication, Spider-Man and Junebug, Davidtz soured on acting. Now she’s directed – and starred in – a powerful debut filmBorn in the US, raised in apartheid-era South Africa, a reluctant star in her 20s following her big break in Schindler’s List, and now a first-time director at the age of 60, Embeth Davidtz knows what it means to be an outsider. “I’ve always had the feeling,” she says, “that I don’t quite belong.”Normally found in Los Angeles – where she lives in a house once owned by Julie Andrews, with her husband, the entertainment lawyer Jason Sloane – Davidtz is today in Cape Town for work and family commitments. Speaking by video call from a cream-and-beige bedroom, wearing a white top and glasses with peach-coloured frames, her brunette hair tied back, she looks the picture of serenity. The effect is completed by her voice, which soothed millions of children when she starred as the perfect teacher, Miss Honey, in the 1996 film of Roald Dahl’s...

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3 d. ago Joe Wicks launches protein bar that 'causes cancer' as he warns 'do not eat'

Fitness guru and TV star Joe Wicks has created a "deadly" protein bar that can cause "stroke, diarrhoea and even early death," which is shockingly completely legal

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3 d. ago At least 1 in 5 Gen X women show signs of addiction to junk food — and it’s a harbinger of worst to come

An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death

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4 d. ago AD FEATURE: Former teacher warns not to ignore persistent heartburn following cancer diagnosis

The Heartburn Health Roadshow is coming to Greater Manchester in October

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6 d. ago Ian Holloway issues warning to fans as Swindon Town boss reveals ‘shock’ cancer scare

The former QPR and Blackpool manager had a growth on his face

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7 d. ago Why everyone is lifting weights – and how to get started (whatever your size)

Are reps or weights more important? Is it good if it hurts? How should I structure my workouts? Everything you need to know about resistance training, from the expertsWeightlifting is rapidly joining wild swimming, the Beckham family feud and lurching towards fascism as a national obsession. And with good cause. Also known as resistance training, pumping iron is about more than aspiring to look like a Love Islander. It’s been shown to boost your immune system, prevent cognitive decline and even reverse the ageing process. More than your weight or BMI, increased muscle mass is considered one of the strongest indicators of longevity, with one decade-long study finding that it correlates with lower risk of death from all major causes. Unsure where to begin? We asked the experts. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Women that miss first breast cancer screening face 40% higher risk of death, study finds

Not attending the very first mammogram screening offered was linked to a much higher risk of dying from breast cancer according to a new study

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7 d. ago Warning to half of women over breast cancer 'serious cause for concern'

Checking only takes a few minutes and there’s 'no right way to do it'

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