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Top 5 health benefits of peppers

Top 5 health benefits of peppers By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free Available in red, yellow, orange or green, bell peppers are a versatile ingredient. Nutritionist Kerry Torrens reveals their nutritional benefits. What are peppers? The fruit of the bell pep...

2023-08-16T22:30:19Z

Best tea for weight loss: Its properties and benefits

Tea is considered a beverage that promotes weight loss. Typically, we prefer black or green tea, but white tea is definitely worth trying. It helps get rid of belly fat and positively influences the overall health, according to Wprost. White tea helps with excess kilograms White tea has several advantages, one of which is its ability to enhance the...

2024-01-09T10:32:16Z

How much should I weigh?

In association with Nutracheck How much should I weigh? By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free Shedding pounds to improve your health and reach your ideal weight can be a challenge, but how do you know when you get there? Why is weight used as a measure of health? The reason we’re so obsessed with weight is n...

2023-08-18T12:22:13Z

I spent almost three years trying to find out what was causing my pain

It now takes almost 9 years to get diagnosed.

2024-03-06T16:56:02Z

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.

2023-11-10T00:01:31Z

Why it’s so difficult to sleep in the heat – and what can you do about it

Is there anything more bothersome than trying to sleep in the heat? You toss and turn, flipping the pillow over and over to try to find the cool side, coated in a sticky sheen of sweat. Nothing you do seems to help you sleep. So why is it so difficult to sleep in the heat and what can you do about it? Temperature is an incredibly important facet of...

2023-09-06T08:30:35Z

Ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland, doctors urge

The law has created 'grey areas' which means there is sometimes a defence to physical punishment, paediatricians warn

2024-04-17T03:49:28Z

Sleep anxiety: 13 tips to deal with 'the fear' at bedtime

We know, stressing less is not easy - but you shouldn't be losing sleep over it

2024-04-11T13:56:10Z

New Research Says Waist to Height Ratio Is a Better Indicator of Health than BMI

A new study has shed light on another measurement that could be more beneficial

2024-04-12T10:58:30Z

What is melasma? We asked the experts everything you need to know and how to treat it

Plus, the best products to buy to tackle it

2023-06-02T11:07:43Z

Scientists offer hope for ultra-rare disorder that has plagued the north of England

Scientists offer hope for ultra-rare disorder that has plagued the north of England - Neuroferritinopathy is an incurable brain disorder with no treatment

2024-03-21T07:24:16Z

Diabetes test may lead to late diagnosis for thousands of South Asian people in UK

Diabetes test may lead to late diagnosis for thousands of South Asian people in UK - New research has identified a genetic variant amongst people of South Asian heritage that affects the results of the HbA1c test.

2024-04-15T23:12:40Z

Long Covid may be the body trying to fight off other viruses

Long Covid symptoms may be driven by the reactivation of dormant viruses such as herpes, scientists have suggested, after finding evidence of inflammation in the blood of sufferers. At the last count by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) last year, some 1.9 million people reported symptoms of long Covid, which can include fatigue, brain fog a...

2024-04-08T15:50:26Z

Top 5 health benefits of avocado

Top 5 health benefits of avocado By Jo Lewin – Registered nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free From toast toppings to desserts and smoothies, avocado is often touted as a health food. Registered nutritionist Jo Lewin takes us through the nutritional highlights of this versatile fruit Interested in trying our FREE 7...

2023-08-18T12:22:42Z

The intuitive self-care rituals that Bobbi Brown lives by

The make-up artist and entrepreneur on her personalised approach to wellness

2024-04-09T11:47:30Z

How many litres of water should you drink a day and does tea count?

Drink up!

2024-04-17T09:35:36Z

Protein Is Vital for Building Muscle. Here's How to Work out How Much You Need

Everyone knows we need protein to build muscle, but how much is enough?

2022-09-02T14:33:50Z

‘I started resistance training at 65 and significantly reversed my severe osteoporosis’

'I wanted to train for longevity'

2024-04-10T09:08:29Z

Record 3.7m workers in England will have major illness by 2040, study finds

A record 3.7 million workers in England will have a major illness by 2040, according to research. On current trends, 700,000 more working-age adults will be living with high healthcare needs or substantial risk of mortality by 2040 – up nearly 25% from 2019 levels, according to a report by the Health Foundation charity. But the authors predicted no improvement in health inequalities for working-age adults by 2040, with 80% of the increase in...

2024-04-17T05:25:32Z

14 of the best sun creams for the face, from just £8

It's the most important step in your skincare routine.

2024-04-15T14:27:35Z

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death - Thousands of people all wore an accelerometer device on their wrist for seven days to measure exercise levels

2024-03-05T23:32:36Z

Cannabis compound d-limonene reduces anxiety-inducing effects of THC

A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team has added to evidence that a chemical found naturally in cannabis (also known as marijuana) can -; in the right amounts -; lessen the anxiety-inducing effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive sister chemical found in cannabis. The...

2024-04-12T07:07:42Z

Is porridge healthy?

Is porridge healthy? By Nicola Shubrook – Registered nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free Registered Nutritionist Nicola Shubrook outlines the benefits of porridge and why it makes s...

2023-08-16T22:31:09Z

Five gynae red flags women should never ignore

The average woman outlives her male counterpart when it comes to longevity, but no one claims we have it easy when it comes to our health. From having to deal with periods and childbirth to the heartbreak of infertility and the inconvenience of menopause symptoms, much of our intimate health is sensitive to discuss, if not downright taboo. But we s...

2024-04-05T09:00:58Z

Baylor study reveals role of newly inherited DNA variants in recessive diseases

You have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on the surface. In a study that spans more than a decade, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have looked at generations of families in a specific population to reveal the role newly inherited D...

2024-04-10T17:50:08Z

Cup of black tea could help prevent Covid infection, study finds

Cup of black tea could help prevent Covid infection, study finds - Black tea reduced the virus by 99.9 per cent in the mouth, researchers found

2024-04-09T10:25:07Z

The muscle miracle: can I build enough in my 60s to make it to 100 – even though I’ve never weight-trained?

I’m not good with unexpected questions. There’s always a chance I’ll blurt out something crass, irrelevant or just plain dumb. So when I was filling in the forms for some personal training and got to “Whose physique would you like to emulate?” I think I did quite well to choose “Daniel Craig at his peak”. By that of course I meant Craig’s Bond days, when the media would drool over his “enviable six-pack, bulging biceps and washboard stomach”....

2024-04-07T13:00:18Z

'I've worn my Oura Ring every day for 18 months, here's why it's so good'

The Ring that's made it a breeze to track my sleep, steps and menstrual cycle

2023-03-10T15:59:06Z

I was 29 and noticed that my arm was stiff - weeks later I was diagnosed with Parkinson's

When I was first diagnosed ten years ago I was just 29, the same age as the Back to the Future star. The world was shocked when he revealed his news in 1998, admitting that he’d been diagnosed seven years earlier. Ironically, when I was 29, I was working as a web designer for the charity Parkinson’s UK. As an experiment, some of my colleagues were ...

2024-02-13T08:01:33Z

Dealing with chin hair? 6 health conditions that could be causing it

Plus, why you should never ignore it

2023-07-12T16:08:46Z

9 health benefits of cardamom

9 health benefits of cardamom By Jo Williams – Registered nutritionist Cardamom can balance blood sugar, improve digestion and kill bacteria. Learn more about the benefits of this aromatic spice. What is cardamom? Cardamom – named the 'queen of the spices' – belongs to the same spice family as ginger. It's cultivated in India, Sri Lanka and Central...

2023-11-16T05:31:34Z

It's loved by celebrities and trainers alike - so, is there any truth in the claim Pilates can transform your body?

A deep dive into the current research.

2024-04-17T09:07:25Z

The slow-carb diet may help with weight loss, but is it safe?

Here are the benefits and potential risks

2024-04-17T11:17:11Z

10 health benefits of cashew nuts

Find out some fascinating cashew facts, including whether or not these nuts are good for you

2024-03-20T20:06:49Z

How much olive oil is healthy? An expert guide to the superfood

Whether used as a drizzle over salad, a dip for bread or to roast vegetables, olive oil has been hailed for its health-boosting effects for centuries. It was praised an elixir of youth and health in ancient Greece and swathes of studies in recent decades seem to have upheld the claim, concluding that it dramatically lowers the risk of disease and a...

2024-03-28T11:01:11Z

ADHD: The seven things only a neurodiversity expert can explain

Over the last few decades there has been an exponential rise in the number of people being diagnosed and diagnosing themselves with ADHD. Between 2021 and 2022 there was a 20.4 per cent increase in patients who were prescribed at least one drug for ADHD, according to the NHS Business Services Authority. We talked to the experts to find out more abo...

2024-03-28T09:01:02Z

Nanopore sequencing unveils novel telomere length patterns

We depend on our cells being able to divide and multiply, whether it's to replace sunburnt skin or replenish our blood supply and recover from injury. Chromosomes, which carry all of our genetic instructions, must be copied in a complete way during cell division. Telomeres, which cap the ends of...

2024-04-12T17:37:49Z

Top 5 health benefits of aubergines

Top 5 health benefits of aubergines By Nicola Shubrook – Registered nutritionist Full of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, aubergines are a great choice for salads, stews and beyond. Registered nutritionist Jo Lewin shares the health benefits and history of this versatile ingredient. What are aubergines? Along with tomatoes, potatoes and bell...

2023-09-11T18:13:41Z

Best creatine supplements and the health benefits, according to an expert

From increased muscle mass and strength to improved recovery time

2023-12-14T13:39:25Z

I felt hopeful after my GP referred me. Four years on, I'm still waiting to be seen

It has always felt like an uphill battle to be properly seen and heard.

2024-04-15T13:04:18Z

Lab chief faces sentencing in Michigan 12 years after fatal US meningitis outbreak

Lab chief faces sentencing in Michigan 12 years after fatal US meningitis outbreak - The head of a specialty pharmacy will be sentenced in Michigan for 11 deaths more than a decade ago that were tied to tainted steroids

2024-04-17T17:27:54Z

Alzheimer's comes in at least 5 distinct forms, study reveals

Knowing that Alzheimer's comes in at least five distinct forms could change the treatment landscape, the scientists behind the new study say.

2024-01-24T17:03:59Z

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment - Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she retained 45 pounds in water weight that made her question whether a return to top form was even possible

2024-04-17T16:22:52Z

The best SPFs for your face as picked by our beauty expert - from Simple, L'Oreal and more

If you don’t want your face to look like a tatty, leather handbag then read on.

2024-04-06T06:17:46Z

I swear by this potent skincare ingredient for my face, but these are the 6 best retinol body lotions for your routine

This way for tighter, brighter skin

2024-04-17T09:07:33Z

Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily add child-proof packaging after huge spike in ER visits

Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily add child-proof packaging after huge spike in ER visits - March study found 11,000 American kids hospitalised between 2019 and 2022 after accidentally ingesting dietary supplements that often resemble candy but are not intended for them

2024-04-16T17:00:03Z

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Parents are frequently asked to decide whether their child should attend school or stay home because of sickness. This decision is often straightforward if the child has a contagious disease or is seriously ill. For example, a vomiting child or one with a high fever should b...

2024-03-28T02:56:26Z

Best skincare products for rosacea to calm redness and soothe irritation

We asked the experts, and these are the products you need in your arsenal if you have rosacea

2023-04-20T16:22:50Z

Foods known to improve mental health

Nutrition has an important impact on our mental health. A healthy diet can help prevent depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders. A public health consultant at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine told us which foods are good for the brain, and therefore mental health, and which ones are best avoided. Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet i...

2024-01-07T21:44:53Z

Want to be healthy over 60? This man has all the answers

“What is the point of delaying death if we don’t enhance life?” asks Dr Peter Attia. It’s a question to which the former cancer surgeon-turned-management consultant and now a bestselling author devotes his life. The secret, says Attia, is to focus less on how long we are living and more on how well we are living: to increase what he calls our “heal...

2024-01-07T17:01:56Z