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Why you can’t judge health by weight alone
Pratchaya.Lee/Shutterstock How much does your weight really say about your health? Probably less than you think. You could eat your five-a-day, hit the gym regularly,…
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Why sitting down – and getting back up – might be the most important health test you do today
Ruslan Huzau/Shutterstock If you or someone you love finds it difficult to stand up from the toilet without using your hands, it might seem like…
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The hidden health risks of lip fillers
wedmoments.stock/Shutterstock Plump, pouty lips are everywhere – from social media filters to celebrity red carpets. But behind the glossy aesthetic of lip fillers lies a…
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The pandemic badly affected young people’s mental health – but also showed what they need now to thrive
Motortion Films/Shutterstock The common narrative around teenage behaviour in the UK sets parents up for a fairly sustained period of turbulence and unpleasantness. But as…
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AI could supercharge human collective intelligence in everything from disaster relief to medical research
Top tech team: surgeons operating with help frm artificial intelligence. Have a nice day Photo Imagine a large city recovering from a devastating hurricane. Roads…
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The most important questions to ask when picking a health care plan
Selecting a health insurance plan in the US is a little like going through a maze, or solving an impossibly difficult crossword puzzle. It can be a morass of hard-to-figure-out terms — HMO, PPO, deductible, premium, coinsurance — and plans. Under another Donald Trump presidency, understanding Affordable Care Act insurance plans may get even more […]
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Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits
Even a little bit of exercise can translate into huge health benefits. Studio Romantic/ Shutterstock There’s no question that exercise is good for the heart.…
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What the colour of your snot says about your immune health
Clear snot is usually the baseline. Dmitrii Pridannikov/ Shutterstock Ever wondered why the colour of your snot is different when you’re sick? You’re probably not…
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Assisted dying: why this parliamentary process is the worst way to consider such an important issue
I have no doubt that some will claim Friday’s debate on the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill was “parliament at its best” –…
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Technology
How AI Reduces Physician Burnout
Burnout rates continue to rise among healthcare professionals, especially after the pandemic. Luckily, artificial intelligence is poised to lighten the load. Through automating administrative tasks,…
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