Gymnastics should be the go-to workout for ageing well – a coach reveals how to start at any age
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Eating late at night linked to up to 30% higher risk of liver disease
That late-night snack might have consequences beyond extra calories. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have…
Orthopaedic surgery plan kept secret from NHS staff
The confidential Scottish Government draft, Transforming Elective Orthopaedic Care in Scotland 2026–2031 calls for a huge expansion of…
Ten-year-old from Oxfordshire lights up the London Eye for PANDAS
PANS, and its subtype PANDAS, are both caused by a misdirected immune response which results in an inflammation…
Why are we still using 20-year-old rules to decide which foods are unhealthy? | Comment & Opinion
It’s astonishing that burgers, crisps and other foods high in fat, salt or sugar can still pass the…
VO2 max by age: the lowdown on this important performance metric
Most runners, at some point, want to see how fast and hard they can go, even for just…
Mysterious brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
Even when a person is fully unconscious under general anesthesia, their brain may still be doing something remarkable:…
Surrey hospital facing ‘very high number’ of A&E patients as advice offered to public
The Surrey hospital’s emergency department is currently “under significant pressure” the Chief Medical Officer has said St Peter’s…
The clocks are about to go back – can SAD lamps help beat the winter blues?
That dreaded time of the year is almost upon us once again. On Sunday 25 October, the clocks…
Isopure Curb brings DNF-10 and saffron to appetite support
Isopure’s reputation largely rests on providing plenty of protein while keeping carbohydrates and calories down in its self-titled…
Can’t Fit in a Workout? 10 Minutes of Movement May Still Help Your Sleep
4 min read Key Points Just 10 minutes of movement a day can support deeper sleep, according to…
3 Napping Habits Linked To Dementia Years Before Diagnosis
Sleep and dementia seem to have a complicated relationship. They do seem to be linked, but it can…