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Have the benefits of intermittent fasting been overhyped?
Proving that intermittent fasting works, like any lifestyle intervention, is notoriously difficult. But new technologies will better help us to understand.
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What is the best clothing to keep you cool in a heatwave?
As the world continues to grapple with extreme heatwaves, which are becoming ever more regular thanks to climate change, the clothing we wear is a vital component in how we…
Lifestyle
Good, free, fun: The simple formula that has made Duolingo a daily habit for millions
In Slay seventeen-year-old Chloe Cruz (Zoey Luna) appears to have it all – social media fame, a devoted boyfriend, and a tightly curated circle of friends. But when one of…
Lifestyle
Struggling with brain fog? Here’s how to fix it
When life gets busy and stress levels rise, it's not uncommon to find yourself walking into a room and forgetting why you went there, losing your train of thought mid-sentence.
Lifestyle
What jet lag does to your body – and how to cope
Jet lag is an often-unavoidable effect of long-haul travel, and it has several effects on the human body. Here's how to limit the worst effects.
Lifestyle
What screen time does to children’s brains is more complicated than it seems
The other day, while I was doing some household chores, I handed my youngest child his dad's iPad to keep him entertained.
Lifestyle
Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds – the heatwave veg that’s good to eat
Farmers across the UK are grappling with one of the driest, hottest growing seasons in decades. Repeated heatwaves after a warmer than usual spring have led to predictions of the…
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HPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Women who have missed a cervical screening appointment in England are to be offered HPV self-testing kits by the NHS. Over the next year, nearly four million will receive invites…
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The sleep habits that help you wake up without an alarm
Ally Hirschlag discovers that waking up naturally can be surprisingly easy, if you take care of other sleep essentials.
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‘I felt lighter, more open’: Why you are never too old for therapy
We assume therapy belongs to youth, yet older people may be particularly likely to benefit from psychological support.
