39 h. ago Wellness experts pinpoint six daily activities which will rapidly improve your health... and they don't cost a penny

Millions of Britons begin the month vowing to get healthier - running, weight lifting or sauna-ing into the New Year. But as February fast approaches, many of these habits will begin to dwindle.

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4 d. ago Huge figure Man Utd saving from Casemiro exit as Michael Carrick aim now won't cost a penny

As Casemiro looks ahead to his final six months as a Manchester United player, Michael Carrick will also be able to look at the figure they'll save from his exit

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5 d. ago Gates and OpenAI in $50m deal that will help fight global aid cuts by Trump and others

The partnership seeks to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of cuts

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5 d. ago My friends in Italy are using AI therapists. But is that so bad, when a stigma surrounds mental health? | Viola Di Grado

State provision for psychological health services is lamentable. Until things improve, let’s not judge those who turn to an app for helpIt’s a sunny afternoon in a Roman park and a peculiar, new-to-this-era kind of coming out is happening between me and my friend Clarissa. She has just asked me if I, like her and all of her other friends, use an AI therapist and I say yes.Our mutual confession feels, at first, quite confusing. As a society, we still don’t know how confidential, or shareable, our AI therapist usage should be. It falls in a limbo between the intimacy of real psychotherapy and the material triviality of sharing skincare advice. That’s because, as much as our talk with a chatbot can be as private as one with a human, we’re still aware that its response is a digital product.Viola di Grado is an Italian author Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Got a sagging face and neck? An expert reveals why your bad posture is ageing you

Years of hunching over smartphones takes its toll. But the good news is you can realign your spine at any age - just look to the laid-back stance of a three-year-old.

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7 d. ago How to spot the symptoms of burnout and treat them, according to wellbeing experts

Symptoms can creep up without you even noticing, here’s how to spot them and avoid burning out

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7 d. ago The simplest, most practical rule for weight loss and longevity is to stop this ONE daily food habit

World-renowned longevity expert Dan Buettner has delivered a blunt message to his millions of followers.

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8 d. ago Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett makes gushing statement about fiancée and shows off huge ring

The Diary of a CEO host and Dragons' Den judge Steven Bartlett is looking forward to a happy future together with wellness expert wife-to-be Melanie Lopes after proposing last year

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8 d. ago Is your posture ageing you? Modern life is turning us all into hunchbacks 

Years of hunching over smartphones takes its toll. But the good news is you can realign your spine at any age - just look to the laid-back stance of a three-year-old

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8 d. ago Why I’m turning to ginger shots to help improve my health this year

I’m focusing on health this year and ginger keeps showing up as the best option.

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8 d. ago Sleep, stress and sunshine: endocrinologists on 11 ways to look after your metabolism

Hormones impact almost all of our bodily functions, from skin, to the gut, to our moods. Here, experts on hormonal and metabolic health explain how to stay well“Most people would like to have more energy and be leaner,” says Prof David Ray, an endocrinologist at the University of Oxford who also provides NHS services. “There is a connection between how we choose to live, what our bodies look and feel like, and the hormones that are going around the body. What endocrinologists deal with is disorders of either a lack of hormones, or too much of a hormone.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Is laughter the best medicine? How a good chuckle can improve your health

Just a few minutes a day is enough to improve heart and immune function

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1 week ago 'My gut health improved in ways I couldn't with other products' with 95p

Gut Wealth Daily Capsules are currently 40% off for a limited time with customers reporting positive experiences with the food supplement

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1 week ago Dehumidifiers don't work as well as you think, expert warns, and says why

There are some simple rules to follow - but know you won't fix the problem

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1 week ago Who will replace Rudd as US ambassador? Defence boss, career diplomat and former ministers in mix

Analysts and experts say the PM would do well to consider the Aukus alliance and reactions from Maga base in making his choiceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Labor ministers, the defence department boss and a career diplomat are among the names being touted by government figures to replace Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador in Washington.Rudd, the former prime minister and foreign minister, won praise for stabilising relations with the US president, Donald Trump, on Monday, after the surprise announcement he would depart a year early to return to the Asia Society thinktank. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Healthcare needs to be transformed, not reformed

A reder calls for a new vision to improve the health of the nation.

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2 w. ago 10 best probiotics to help improve gut health, according to experts

Support your gut health, boost your immune system and reduce bloating with these probiotic supplements

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2 w. ago Are you taking supplements correctly? Here’s a guide on their dosage limits

From vitamins C and D to calcium and magnesium, it’s critical to know if you’re taking the correct dosage to avoid health problems There are more than 100,000 supplements on the US market – capsules, powders, tablets and gummies sold to improve or maintain health. Supplements can contain vitamins, minerals, botanicals and amino acids on their own or in various combinations.The consumption of these products is surging. But it’s a common misunderstanding that these products are entirely safe, says Dr Pieter Cohen, an internist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. Excessive amounts of nutrients can cause health problems, so it’s critical to know if you’re using the correct dosage of high-quality products. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Supermarkets could help UK shoppers eat more sustainable local fish – study

Shift from ‘big 5’ imports to British fish such as sprats and sardines would help diets and the planet, say researchersSupermarkets could help to support British consumers to move away from their reliance on mainly imported seafood – the “big 5” of cod, haddock, tuna, salmon and prawns – to more sustainable, nutritious and locally caught fish such as sardines and anchovies, researchers say.A study by the University of East Anglia (UEA), which confirmed previous research showing consumers did not eat the recommended amount of fish in their diet, suggests the UK could be overlooking a major opportunity to improve national health as well as bolstering local economies by embracing its own rich populations of nutritious small fish. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago A&E departments in Scots hospitals in 'meltdown' with waiting times at 'worst ever' level

Opposition parties said the waiting times faced by patients "makes a mockery of John Swinney’s claim that the health service is improving".

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