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Health

Human life expectancy has increased drastically in the past century and this is largely in part to a variety of health discoveries that have helped us to live longer and happier lives. Health and well-being are at the forefront of scientific research and there are many organisations that strive to help people live a healthier lifestyle.
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What doctors won't tell you about Ozempic side-effects

Millions of people are now using weight-loss drugs, but it seems there are drawbacks that come with the slimmer waistlines
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Seed oils vs butter: Here's what’s actually healthier, according to doctors

With droves of wellness warriors choosing butter over seed oils, scientists weigh in on their favourite fats
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Here's what actually causes high blood pressure (and how to cut it)

The surprising new research behind what actually causes high blood pressure – and the best ways to keep yours in check
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The 'mutant' humans immune to every known virus

Researchers are edging closer to a universal antiviral drug, a single medicine that could treat every virus known to man
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We finally know what foods actually raise your cholesterol – and which ones lower it

What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers
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The subtle signs you're a chronic people pleaser (and how to take back control)

Are you a doormat, or just a nice person, if you constantly make sacrifices for other people?
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75 per cent of US adults could be obese under new definition

The new guidelines highlight people who could be at risk from complications further down the road
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How not to raise a narcissist, according to science

Parents naturally want their children to feel special – but showering them with praise can sometimes do more harm than good
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These are the best omega oils that could slow ageing

From salmon to supplements, here’s everything you need to know about omega oils…
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How does being born by C-section affect a child's long-term health?

When babies are born vaginally, they pick up helpful bacteria from their mum as they pass through the birth canal
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Ozempic made rapid weight loss easier. But here’s when keeping body fat is healthier, according to doctors

We tend to see weight loss as aspirational, but having a bit of extra fat isn’t always bad for us
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Listening to this sound could help reverse Alzheimer’s

The research is in its early stages but offers “encouraging” evidence of a potential treatment
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Here's the only science-backed lesson on exercise you need to lose fat

Think the gym is your only bet for burning belly fat? Emerging research suggests otherwise. So what actually works best... and can you just skip exercise entirely?
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This is the one supplement repeatedly shown to better your brain and body

Could a supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders help treat depression?
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How to finally silence your inner critic, according to psychologists

The criticism coming from your inner voice isn’t always the most constructive. But psychologists are working on ways to help your negative self-talk.
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Scientists studied the orgasms of 86 women. Here's what they found

Spoiler: it involves sneezing, crying and nosebleeds
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What we get wrong about ADHD in adults (and why it matters)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was long thought to be something only unruly schoolkids suffered with. Now, the science is telling us a very different story
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Here's the only science-backed way to lose belly fat

There’s a lot of advice about exactly what you should do to shift that spare tyre around your waist. Does any of it add up?
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I learned how to control my dreams to better my mental health. Here’s how

These dreaming techniques could help conquer nightmares, improve mental health and fine-tune athletic performance
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The diet change everyone should make to lower their cholesterol

We all know fibre helps digestion. But doctors now say it could be just as powerful for managing your cholesterol levels and heart health
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The 3 rules your diet needs to actually work

Fed up with navigating all the tips telling you how to lose weight? Us too. So we asked an obesity expert to reveal whether anything actually works for weight loss.
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This is the best breakfast for fat loss, according to nutritionists

A light bite? A full plate? Or nothing at all? After years of mixed messages, new research may finally reveal the best morning meals for fat loss
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Should I ditch the HIIT?

HIIT exercise isn't for everyone and there's some evidence that you can overdo it. Here's what the experts recommend
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Why fasting is a surefire way to lose weight (and keep it off)

Why restricting the hours you're allowed to eat could actually supercharge fat loss.
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