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May 25, 2026, 02:49 PM - 6 min read
Misunderstanding lipoedema can delay diagnosis and leave people feeling blamed for symptoms that are not simply a result of lifestyle.
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May 14, 2026, 12:57 PM - 7 min read
When eaten regularly, theycan provide a useful contribution to daily protein, fibre and micronutrientsintake.
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May 13, 2026, 12:45 PM - 6 min read
Often presented as a simple way to deal with narcissistic, abusive or toxic behaviour, the technique is straightforward: make yourself as uninteresting as a grey rock. Respond in a neutral, minimal and emotionally flat way, particularly in interactions marked by conflict, criticism, or provocation.
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April 30, 2026, 12:37 PM - 5 min read
Blood and urine analyses from vapers confirmed they had absorbed chemicals from e-cigarette chemicals that researchers know are linked to cancer.
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April 29, 2026, 12:56 PM - 9 min read
Placebo treatments can trigger measurable changes in the brain, immune system and hormone function. In studies on pain, placebos cause the brain to release endorphins, the body’s natural opioids. In Parkinson’s disease, placebo injections increase dopamine activity in the brain. The placebo effect isn’t magic. It’s biology.
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March 18, 2026, 02:08 PM - 6 min read
Many older adults are now online and willing to use tech, but they require frequent help. The problem isn’t just that devices and apps are getting complex; it’s that they are constantly changing. This relentless pace of change is directly at odds with age-related cognitive changes.
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March 15, 2026, 02:44 PM - 7 min read
Low levels of vaccination across the country mean measles outbreaks will continue to occur, needlessly hospitalising and killing the unvaccinated.
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February 27, 2026, 06:34 PM - 3 min read
While the AIG study makes it clear that in younger Indians below 30 years, a poor lifestyle combined with obesity genes makes them 16 times more likely to be obese, it also offers a way forward. Despite the handicap of ‘bad genes’, if young Indians adopt a healthy lifestyle, it is actually three times more effective at ‘turning off’ the impact of the bad genes, compared to older generations, study said.
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January 12, 2026, 02:58 PM - 7 min read
If nutrient deficiencies develop while someone is eating much less, and that pattern continues for months or years, those deficiencies may persist and lead to problems such as muscle loss, weakened immunity, anaemia, bone loss or impaired neurological function.
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January 6, 2026, 04:21 PM - 6 min read
Given the constant contact with chlorine, saltwater and UV rays, proper care becomes essential to extend the life of your swimwear. The single most important tip for keeping your swimwear in good condition after the pool or the ocean is to rinse it immediately in cold or lukewarm water.
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November 13, 2025, 01:52 PM - 6 min read
Research has found that things like what parents eat, how infants are fed, and early lifestyle habits can all shape how the brain controls appetite and fat storage for years to come.
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November 13, 2025, 01:48 PM - 5 min read
Lifestyle diseases have overtaken communicable diseases as the leading cause of death in India. What does it mean for the public and health policy makers?
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