Scientists find unexpected mental health benefit of lifting weights – and you don’t have to go heavy
Looking after your mental health often requires a 360-degree approach, with everything from nutrition, exercise and sleep to…
First child with Down’s syndrome in ‘revolutionary’ cancer trial
A seven-year-old girl who is the first child with Down’s syndrome to take part in a “revolutionary” clinical…
What are statins? The uses and side effects of cholesterol medication
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Almost 100 Royal Berkshire Hospital porters to strike
The GMB union members will down tools at 7am on Tuesday, September 29, until 7am on Thursday, October…
‘I care for the mentally ill out of compassion’ – Daily Trust
In a world where it is often easier to look away from the suffering of others, Salihu Yuguda…
Holy Schnitzel Taking Over Grill House Space in Highland Park, NJ • YeahThatsKosher
Holy Schnitzel is headed to Highland Park. The hand-breaded schnitzel franchise is taking over the Grill House space…
The Sheffield cancer patient helping others return to fitness
A woman from Sheffield has set up an exercise class to help other cancer patients overcome the barriers…
Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments | NHS
ADHD UK has threatened legal action against an NHS organisation over its decision to impose a minimum two-year…
59-year-old dad claims Ozempic left him ‘permanently blind’ within days: What we know about vision loss due to GLP-1 and the lawsuits
59-year-old dad claims Ozempic left him ‘permanently blind’ within days: What we know about vision loss due to…
Doctors say radical plan to merge Scotland’s health boards should be scrapped
The BMA is the first medical organisation to publicly call on the government to rethink its plans. The…
The Omega-3 Reality Check: New Study Finds Brain Changes Without Improvements in Memory or Cognition
A clinical trial delivered a surprising result in the debate over omega-3 supplements: researchers increased DHA levels in…
Scientists reveal how regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level
It’s well-known that regular exercise comes with health benefits, but exactly how those benefits manifest at the cellular…