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Health news • Apr 05

What's your biological age? Experts explain the benefits and risks of at-home tests

It's important to understand what over-the-counter biological age test kits can — and can't — do before buying them.

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Health news • Apr 05

Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it

Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein...

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Health news • Apr 05

Your ‘normal’ cholesterol and blood pressure may not be normal anymore

Americans should start guarding against heart disease earlier — and aim for lower cholesterol and blood pressure than ever before, according to new...

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Health news • Apr 05

6 Things You Should Do At Night If You Want To Be Happier In The Morning

Setting yourself up for a good day doesn't just mean having a solid morning routine in place (though that's important too). How you spend your evenings is a...

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Health news • Apr 05

5 things a cardiologist and a British Masters track champion want every cyclist to know about heart health

Dr Nigel Stephens and Phil Cavell, author of best-selling book The Midlife Cyclist, reveal how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart...

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Health news • Apr 05

One way to live longer: Win the genetic lottery

A study resets the longevity discussion, after previous research focused on those born between 1870 and 1900, and shows genetics and environment play...

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Health news • Apr 05

This Is the Best Time of Day to Eat Fiber, According to New Research

Fiber does a lot for your body, but most Americans still don't get enough. As researchers take a closer look, there's growing evidence that starting your...

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Health news • Apr 05

Hypnotism can curb chronic pain, University of Washington study finds

University of Washington researchers think they might be able to use hypnosis to offset pain for patients with spinal cord injuries.

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Health news • Apr 05

11-Month-Old Girl Diagnosed with Rare Genetic Disorder That Affects Fewer Than 100 People: ‘Breaks My Heart,’ Mom Says

Kayleigh and Ryan Dunn's 11-month-old daughter daughter, Lorelei, was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder CACNA1E, which affects fewer than 100 people.

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Health news • Apr 05

Six Science-Backed Tests To Show How Well You're Ageing

There's no way to predict exactly how long any of us will live or precisely how well we're ageing, but scientists have created a series of tests they think...

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Health news • Apr 05

Most heart attacks don’t come out of nowhere. A new tool shows why

Health News: More than 99% of people who suffer a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure already had at least one risk factor — often years in advance – and...

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Health news • Apr 05

The Daily Habit That Could Harm Long-Term Health

One thing the Brits love is to have a spring clean. We attack the wardrobes, raid the junk drawers and finally deal with that kitchen cupboard hanging on...

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Health news • Apr 05

Cardiologist warns 'this daily habit doubles your heart attack risk and most people don't think twice about it' | Health

Sitting too much? Your heart might be in danger – Dr Bhojraj warns that prolonged sitting can increase heart attack risks and healthcare costs. | Health.

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Health news • Apr 05

The “Healthy” Habit That Might Not Be Helping You, According to a New Study

A new study finds that cutting sweet foods may not change your preference for sweetness or reduce calorie intake. Learn what the research means for your...

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Health news • Apr 05

‘Magic pill’ beta blocker prescriptions for teenage girls rise 90% in a decade

Prescriptions for propranolol have surged over the past decade, sparking fears the 'quick-fix' drug is burying deeper mental health issues.

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Health news • Apr 05

Why people who don’t exercise aren’t lazy – and the simple fix that makes it easier

In his latest Well Enough newsletter, Harry Bullmore explores the real barriers that stop people from staying active, and shares expert-backed ways to tweak...

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Health news • Apr 05

AI cuts MRI scan time from 23 to 9 minutes at Amsterdam cancer center

MRI scan times at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam have been reduced from 23 minutes to 9 minutes after the introduction of new artificial...

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Health news • Apr 05

“Your joints need to move to feel good”—a certified trainer shares the gentle mobility routine he uses with seniors to soothe joint stiffness after 60

As we age, muscles tend to get weaker, joints tend to get creakier and simply getting out of bed can feel like a workout in itself.

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Health news • Apr 05

Truckloads of food are being wasted because computers won’t approve them

Modern food systems may look stable on the surface, but they are increasingly dependent on digital systems that can quietly become a major point of failure.

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Health news • Apr 05

Three dementia signs you ‘shouldn’t ignore’ that have nothing to do with memory

Dementia is a progressive deterioration in cognitive ability that is frequently primarily linked with memory loss and disorientation that becomes serious...

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